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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.52, 3,800.70 and 2,384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.52, 3,800.70 and 2,384.48 is: 3,291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.52 : 3,800.70 = 2,384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.52/3,800.70 = 2,384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.52x = 3,800.70 × 2,384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.52x = 9,062,693.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,062,693.14/2,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.31

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