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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.76, 3,800.88 and 2,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.76, 3,800.88 and 2,342.88 is: 3,233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.76 : 3,800.88 = 2,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.76/3,800.88 = 2,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.76x = 3,800.88 × 2,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.76x = 8,905,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,905,005.73/2,753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.76

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