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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.52, 3,244.99 and 1,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.52, 3,244.99 and 1,792 is: 2,471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.52 : 3,244.99 = 1,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.52/3,244.99 = 1,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.52x = 3,244.99 × 1,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.52x = 5,815,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,022.08/2,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.83

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