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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.72, 3,798.92 and 1,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.72, 3,798.92 and 1,510.72 is: 2,084.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.72 : 3,798.92 = 1,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.72/3,798.92 = 1,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.72x = 3,798.92 × 1,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.72x = 5,739,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,104.42/2,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.88

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