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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.93, 3,795.42 and 2,279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.93, 3,795.42 and 2,279.08 is: 3,142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.93 : 3,795.42 = 2,279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.93/3,795.42 = 2,279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.93x = 3,795.42 × 2,279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.93x = 8,650,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,650,065.81/2,752.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.13

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