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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.56, 4,158.88 and 692.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.56, 4,158.88 and 692.56 is: 1,038.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.56 : 4,158.88 = 692.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.56/4,158.88 = 692.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.56x = 4,158.88 × 692.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.56x = 2,880,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,273.93/2,772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.85

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