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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.52, 2,757.12 and 1,938.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.52, 2,757.12 and 1,938.72 is: 2,656.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.52 : 2,757.12 = 1,938.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.52/2,757.12 = 1,938.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.52x = 2,757.12 × 1,938.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.52x = 5,345,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,345,283.69/2,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.02

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