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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.44, 3,788.88 and 1,961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.44, 3,788.88 and 1,961.12 is: 2,703.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.44 : 3,788.88 = 1,961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.44/3,788.88 = 1,961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.44x = 3,788.88 × 1,961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.44x = 7,430,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430,429.40/2,748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.51

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