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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.52, 4,116.76 and 692.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.52, 4,116.76 and 692.52 is: 1,038.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.52 : 4,116.76 = 692.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.52/4,116.76 = 692.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.52x = 4,116.76 × 692.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.52x = 2,850,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,938.64/2,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.77

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