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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.72, 3,832.50 and 1,892.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.72, 3,832.50 and 1,892.88 is: 2,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.72 : 3,832.50 = 1,892.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.72/3,832.50 = 1,892.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.72x = 3,832.50 × 1,892.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.72x = 7,254,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,462.60/2,776.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.60

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