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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.31, 3,792.42 and 2,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.31, 3,792.42 and 2,382.09 is: 3,277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.31 : 3,792.42 = 2,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.31/3,792.42 = 2,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.31x = 3,792.42 × 2,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.31x = 9,033,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,033,885.76/2,756.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.53

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