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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.91, 3,786.08 and 2,328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.91, 3,786.08 and 2,328.03 is: 3,211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.91 : 3,786.08 = 2,328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.91/3,786.08 = 2,328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.91x = 3,786.08 × 2,328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.91x = 8,814,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,096.18/2,744.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.07

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