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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.04, 3,803.16 and 1,873.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.04, 3,803.16 and 1,873.29 is: 2,582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.04 : 3,803.16 = 1,873.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.04/3,803.16 = 1,873.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.04x = 3,803.16 × 1,873.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.04x = 7,124,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,421.60/2,759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.21

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