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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.51, 3,790.74 and 2,416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.51, 3,790.74 and 2,416.23 is: 3,332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.51 : 3,790.74 = 2,416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.51/3,790.74 = 2,416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.51x = 3,790.74 × 2,416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.51x = 9,159,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159,299.71/2,748.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.46

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