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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.96, 3,824.46 and 1,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.96, 3,824.46 and 1,942.52 is: 2,680.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.96 : 3,824.46 = 1,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.96/3,824.46 = 1,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.96x = 3,824.46 × 1,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.96x = 7,429,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429,090.04/2,771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.09

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