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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.32, 3,795.17 and 2,384.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.32, 3,795.17 and 2,384.10 is: 3,280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.32 : 3,795.17 = 2,384.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.32/3,795.17 = 2,384.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.32x = 3,795.17 × 2,384.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.32x = 9,048,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,048,052.88/2,758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.28

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