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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.48, 3,732.84 and 2,592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.48, 3,732.84 and 2,592.12 is: 3,581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.48 : 3,732.84 = 2,592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.48/3,732.84 = 2,592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.48x = 3,732.84 × 2,592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.48x = 9,675,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675,969.22/2,701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.73

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