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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.08, 3,799.44 and 2,472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.08, 3,799.44 and 2,472.30 is: 3,409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.08 : 3,799.44 = 2,472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.08/3,799.44 = 2,472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.08x = 3,799.44 × 2,472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.08x = 9,393,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,393,355.51/2,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.47

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