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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748, 3,793.95 and 1,908.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748, 3,793.95 and 1,908.42 is: 2,634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748 : 3,793.95 = 1,908.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748/3,793.95 = 1,908.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748x = 3,793.95 × 1,908.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748x = 7,240,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,450.06/2,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.81

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