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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.70, 4,119.45 and 2,592.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.70, 4,119.45 and 2,592.77 is: 3,880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.70 : 4,119.45 = 2,592.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.70/4,119.45 = 2,592.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.70x = 4,119.45 × 2,592.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.70x = 10,680,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,680,765.78/2,752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.11

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