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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.39, 3,799.64 and 2,358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.39, 3,799.64 and 2,358.37 is: 3,252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.39 : 3,799.64 = 2,358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.39/3,799.64 = 2,358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.39x = 3,799.64 × 2,358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.39x = 8,960,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,953.38/2,755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.16

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