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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.83, 3,790.33 and 2,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.83, 3,790.33 and 2,151.30 is: 2,965.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.83 : 3,790.33 = 2,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.83/3,790.33 = 2,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.83x = 3,790.33 × 2,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.83x = 8,154,136.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,136.93/2,749.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.32

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