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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.25, 3,782.03 and 1,852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.25, 3,782.03 and 1,852.52 is: 2,558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.25 : 3,782.03 = 1,852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.25/3,782.03 = 1,852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.25x = 3,782.03 × 1,852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.25x = 7,006,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,258.04/2,738.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.66

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