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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.47, 3,804.34 and 1,873.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.47, 3,804.34 and 1,873.74 is: 2,583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.47 : 3,804.34 = 1,873.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.47/3,804.34 = 1,873.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.47x = 3,804.34 × 1,873.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.47x = 7,128,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,344.03/2,759.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.23

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