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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.52, 3,752.92 and 1,477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.52, 3,752.92 and 1,477.52 is: 2,038.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.52 : 3,752.92 = 1,477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.52/3,752.92 = 1,477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.52x = 3,752.92 × 1,477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.52x = 5,545,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,545,014.36/2,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.97

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