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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.83, 3,783.11 and 2,344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.83, 3,783.11 and 2,344.77 is: 3,232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.83 : 3,783.11 = 2,344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.83/3,783.11 = 2,344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.83x = 3,783.11 × 2,344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.83x = 8,870,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,870,511.11/2,743.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.89

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