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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.50, 3,741.95 and 1,592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.50, 3,741.95 and 1,592.73 is: 2,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.50 : 3,741.95 = 1,592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.50/3,741.95 = 1,592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.50x = 3,741.95 × 1,592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.50x = 5,959,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,908.06/2,712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.20

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