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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.33, 4,158.34 and 1,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.33, 4,158.34 and 1,952.12 is: 2,924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.33 : 4,158.34 = 1,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.33/4,158.34 = 1,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.33x = 4,158.34 × 1,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.33x = 8,117,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117,584.20/2,775.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.91

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