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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.27, 3,792.90 and 2,308.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.27, 3,792.90 and 2,308.93 is: 3,176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.27 : 3,792.90 = 2,308.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.27/3,792.90 = 2,308.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.27x = 3,792.90 × 2,308.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.27x = 8,757,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,540.60/2,757.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.16

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