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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.18, 3,791.94 and 2,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.18, 3,791.94 and 2,223.30 is: 3,067.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.18 : 3,791.94 = 2,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.18/3,791.94 = 2,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.18x = 3,791.94 × 2,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.18x = 8,430,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,430,620.20/2,748.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.71

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