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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.76, 4,156.62 and 2,552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.76, 4,156.62 and 2,552.92 is: 3,835.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.76 : 4,156.62 = 2,552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.76/4,156.62 = 2,552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.76x = 4,156.62 × 2,552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.76x = 10,611,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,611,518.33/2,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.36

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