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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.28, 3,788.28 and 2,379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.28, 3,788.28 and 2,379.08 is: 3,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.28 : 3,788.28 = 2,379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.28/3,788.28 = 2,379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.28x = 3,788.28 × 2,379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.28x = 9,012,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,621.18/2,753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.41

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