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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.76, 3,870.60 and 1,757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.76, 3,870.60 and 1,757.44 is: 2,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.76 : 3,870.60 = 1,757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.76/3,870.60 = 1,757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.76x = 3,870.60 × 1,757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.76x = 6,802,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,802,347.26/2,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.29

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