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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.03, 3,789.28 and 2,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.03, 3,789.28 and 2,002.32 is: 2,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.03 : 3,789.28 = 2,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.03/3,789.28 = 2,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.03x = 3,789.28 × 2,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.03x = 7,587,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,353.63/2,748.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.02

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