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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.87, 3,815.55 and 2,348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.87, 3,815.55 and 2,348.37 is: 3,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.87 : 3,815.55 = 2,348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.87/3,815.55 = 2,348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.87x = 3,815.55 × 2,348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.87x = 8,960,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,323.15/2,766.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.43

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