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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.04, 3,786.36 and 2,298.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.04, 3,786.36 and 2,298.34 is: 3,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.04 : 3,786.36 = 2,298.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.04/3,786.36 = 2,298.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.04x = 3,786.36 × 2,298.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.04x = 8,702,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,342.64/2,748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.75

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