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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.80, 3,791.72 and 2,381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.80, 3,791.72 and 2,381.58 is: 3,276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.80 : 3,791.72 = 2,381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.80/3,791.72 = 2,381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.80x = 3,791.72 × 2,381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.80x = 9,030,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,284.52/2,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.83

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