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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.34, 3,803.49 and 2,233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.34, 3,803.49 and 2,233.62 is: 3,082.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.34 : 3,803.49 = 2,233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.34/3,803.49 = 2,233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.34x = 3,803.49 × 2,233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.34x = 8,495,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,495,551.33/2,756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.19

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