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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.36, 3,799.38 and 2,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.36, 3,799.38 and 2,052.52 is: 2,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.36 : 3,799.38 = 2,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.36/3,799.38 = 2,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.36x = 3,799.38 × 2,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.36x = 7,798,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,798,303.44/2,752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.32

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