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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.98, 3,803.40 and 1,763.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.98, 3,803.40 and 1,763.58 is: 2,432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.98 : 3,803.40 = 1,763.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.98/3,803.40 = 1,763.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.98x = 3,803.40 × 1,763.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.98x = 6,707,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707,600.17/2,757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.07

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