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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.75, 3,863.42 and 1,750.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.75, 3,863.42 and 1,750.99 is: 2,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.75 : 3,863.42 = 1,750.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.75/3,863.42 = 1,750.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.75x = 3,863.42 × 1,750.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.75x = 6,764,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,764,804.50/2,800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.36

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