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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.52, 3,792.48 and 2,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.52, 3,792.48 and 2,545.92 is: 3,506.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.52 : 3,792.48 = 2,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.52/3,792.48 = 2,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.52x = 3,792.48 × 2,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.52x = 9,655,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,655,350.68/2,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.55

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