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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.76, 3,803.46 and 2,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.76, 3,803.46 and 2,012.52 is: 2,773.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.76 : 3,803.46 = 2,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.76/3,803.46 = 2,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.76x = 3,803.46 × 2,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.76x = 7,654,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,654,539.32/2,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.62

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