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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.48, 3,292.72 and 1,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.48, 3,292.72 and 1,749.84 is: 2,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.48 : 3,292.72 = 1,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.48/3,292.72 = 1,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.48x = 3,292.72 × 1,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.48x = 5,761,733.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,761,733.16/2,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.30

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