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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.08, 3,795.96 and 1,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.08, 3,795.96 and 1,704.72 is: 2,351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.08 : 3,795.96 = 1,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.08/3,795.96 = 1,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.08x = 3,795.96 × 1,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.08x = 6,471,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471,048.93/2,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.33

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