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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.04, 3,794.40 and 2,230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.04, 3,794.40 and 2,230.32 is: 3,073.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.04 : 3,794.40 = 2,230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.04/3,794.40 = 2,230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.04x = 3,794.40 × 2,230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.04x = 8,462,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462,726.21/2,753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.96

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