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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.78, 4,130.52 and 1,292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.78, 4,130.52 and 1,292.05 is: 1,938.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.78 : 4,130.52 = 1,292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.78/4,130.52 = 1,292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.78x = 4,130.52 × 1,292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.78x = 5,336,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,336,838.37/2,752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.71

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