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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.94, 3,805.79 and 1,963.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.94, 3,805.79 and 1,963.71 is: 2,707.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.94 : 3,805.79 = 1,963.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.94/3,805.79 = 1,963.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.94x = 3,805.79 × 1,963.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.94x = 7,473,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473,458.06/2,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.83

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