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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.88, 4,147.91 and 2,529.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.88, 4,147.91 and 2,529.57 is: 3,783.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.88 : 4,147.91 = 2,529.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.88/4,147.91 = 2,529.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.88x = 4,147.91 × 2,529.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.88x = 10,492,407.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,492,407.96/2,772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.95

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