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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.23, 2,867.53 and 1,792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.23, 2,867.53 and 1,792.52 is: 2,474.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.23 : 2,867.53 = 1,792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.23/2,867.53 = 1,792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.23x = 2,867.53 × 1,792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.23x = 5,140,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,100.17/2,077.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.50

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