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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.90, 3,792.12 and 1,963.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.90, 3,792.12 and 1,963.42 is: 2,708.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.90 : 3,792.12 = 1,963.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.90/3,792.12 = 1,963.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.90x = 3,792.12 × 1,963.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.90x = 7,445,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,524.25/2,748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.55

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