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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.76, 3,895.11 and 2,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.76, 3,895.11 and 2,376.52 is: 3,277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.76 : 3,895.11 = 2,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.76/3,895.11 = 2,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.76x = 3,895.11 × 2,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.76x = 9,256,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,256,797.08/2,824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.02

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