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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.72, 3,788.76 and 2,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.72, 3,788.76 and 2,150.16 is: 2,963.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.72 : 3,788.76 = 2,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.72/3,788.76 = 2,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.72x = 3,788.76 × 2,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.72x = 8,146,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,440.20/2,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.72

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