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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.48, 3,845.60 and 2,672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.48, 3,845.60 and 2,672.72 is: 3,707.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.48 : 3,845.60 = 2,672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.48/3,845.60 = 2,672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.48x = 3,845.60 × 2,672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.48x = 10,278,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,278,212.03/2,772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.23

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