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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.98, 3,805.34 and 1,638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.98, 3,805.34 and 1,638.88 is: 2,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.98 : 3,805.34 = 1,638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.98/3,805.34 = 1,638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.98x = 3,805.34 × 1,638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.98x = 6,236,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,236,495.62/2,757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.25

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