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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.42, 3,801.87 and 2,402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.42, 3,801.87 and 2,402.03 is: 3,311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.42 : 3,801.87 = 2,402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.42/3,801.87 = 2,402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.42x = 3,801.87 × 2,402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.42x = 9,132,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,215.30/2,757.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.87

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