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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.14, 3,799.30 and 2,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.14, 3,799.30 and 2,358.12 is: 3,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.14 : 3,799.30 = 2,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.14/3,799.30 = 2,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.14x = 3,799.30 × 2,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.14x = 8,959,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,959,193.53/2,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.81

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