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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.52, 3,994.83 and 1,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.52, 3,994.83 and 1,775.26 is: 2,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.52 : 3,994.83 = 1,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.52/3,994.83 = 1,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.52x = 3,994.83 × 1,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.52x = 7,091,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091,861.91/2,894.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.10

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