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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.34, 3,789.50 and 2,002.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.34, 3,789.50 and 2,002.64 is: 2,761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.34 : 3,789.50 = 2,002.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.34/3,789.50 = 2,002.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.34x = 3,789.50 × 2,002.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.34x = 7,589,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589,004.28/2,748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.30

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