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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.28, 3,782.16 and 1,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.28, 3,782.16 and 1,792.56 is: 2,684.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.28 : 3,782.16 = 1,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.28/3,782.16 = 1,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.28x = 3,782.16 × 1,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.28x = 6,779,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,779,748.73/2,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.75

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