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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.72, 3,825.24 and 1,945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.72, 3,825.24 and 1,945.20 is: 2,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.72 : 3,825.24 = 1,945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.72/3,825.24 = 1,945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.72x = 3,825.24 × 1,945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.72x = 7,440,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,856.85/2,772.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.59

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