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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.76, 3,797.96 and 2,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.76, 3,797.96 and 2,008.52 is: 2,768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.76 : 3,797.96 = 2,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.76/3,797.96 = 2,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.76x = 3,797.96 × 2,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.76x = 7,628,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,628,278.62/2,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.12

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