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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.30, 3,795.18 and 2,162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.30, 3,795.18 and 2,162.82 is: 2,981.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.30 : 3,795.18 = 2,162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.30/3,795.18 = 2,162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.30x = 3,795.18 × 2,162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.30x = 8,208,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,291.21/2,753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.26

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