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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.92, 3,807.48 and 1,711.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.92, 3,807.48 and 1,711.78 is: 2,361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.92 : 3,807.48 = 1,711.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.92/3,807.48 = 1,711.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.92x = 3,807.48 × 1,711.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.92x = 6,517,568.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,517,568.11/2,759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.51

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