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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.52, 3,788.16 and 2,213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.52, 3,788.16 and 2,213.16 is: 3,054.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.52 : 3,788.16 = 2,213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.52/3,788.16 = 2,213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.52x = 3,788.16 × 2,213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.52x = 8,383,804.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,383,804.19/2,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.74

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