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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.39, 3,788.37 and 2,116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.39, 3,788.37 and 2,116.52 is: 2,918.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.39 : 3,788.37 = 2,116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.39/3,788.37 = 2,116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.39x = 3,788.37 × 2,116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.39x = 8,018,160.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,018,160.87/2,747.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.46

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