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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.76, 3,859.54 and 1,749.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.76, 3,859.54 and 1,749.42 is: 2,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.76 : 3,859.54 = 1,749.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.76/3,859.54 = 1,749.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.76x = 3,859.54 × 1,749.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.76x = 6,751,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,751,956.47/2,796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.21

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