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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.88, 3,790.88 and 2,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.88, 3,790.88 and 2,191.20 is: 3,021.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.88 : 3,790.88 = 2,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.88/3,790.88 = 2,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.88x = 3,790.88 × 2,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.88x = 8,306,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,306,576.26/2,748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.80

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