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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.83, 3,792.90 and 2,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.83, 3,792.90 and 2,189.52 is: 3,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.83 : 3,792.90 = 2,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.83/3,792.90 = 2,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.83x = 3,792.90 × 2,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.83x = 8,304,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,304,630.41/2,749.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.05

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