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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.48, 3,802.08 and 1,872.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.48, 3,802.08 and 1,872.96 is: 2,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.48 : 3,802.08 = 1,872.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.48/3,802.08 = 1,872.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.48x = 3,802.08 × 1,872.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.48x = 7,121,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121,143.76/2,754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.30

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