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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.31, 4,118.85 and 2,592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.31, 4,118.85 and 2,592.41 is: 3,879.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.31 : 4,118.85 = 2,592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.31/4,118.85 = 2,592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.31x = 4,118.85 × 2,592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.31x = 10,677,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,677,727.33/2,752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.55

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