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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.55, 3,785.87 and 2,377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.55, 3,785.87 and 2,377.33 is: 3,270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.55 : 3,785.87 = 2,377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.55/3,785.87 = 2,377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.55x = 3,785.87 × 2,377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.55x = 9,000,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,000,258.81/2,751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.98

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