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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.80, 3,792.50 and 2,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.80, 3,792.50 and 2,714.80 is: 3,792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.80 : 3,792.50 = 2,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.80/3,792.50 = 2,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.80x = 3,792.50 × 2,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.80x = 10,295,879
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,295,879/2,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.50

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