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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.19, 3,790.85 and 2,292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.19, 3,790.85 and 2,292.73 is: 3,452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.19 : 3,790.85 = 2,292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.19/3,790.85 = 2,292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.19x = 3,790.85 × 2,292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.19x = 8,691,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,691,395.52/2,517.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.82

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