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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.52, 2,852.52 and 1,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.52, 2,852.52 and 1,761.52 is: 2,636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.52 : 2,852.52 = 1,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.52/2,852.52 = 1,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.52x = 2,852.52 × 1,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.52x = 5,024,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,771.03/1,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.96

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