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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.12, 3,792.95 and 2,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.12, 3,792.95 and 2,004.89 is: 2,763.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.12 : 3,792.95 = 2,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.12/3,792.95 = 2,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.12x = 3,792.95 × 2,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.12x = 7,604,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604,462.02/2,752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.13

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