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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.08, 3,765.88 and 972.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.08, 3,765.88 and 972.72 is: 1,458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.08 : 3,765.88 = 972.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.08/3,765.88 = 972.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.08x = 3,765.88 × 972.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.08x = 3,663,146.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,146.79/2,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.21

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