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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.33, 4,182.12 and 1,332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.33, 4,182.12 and 1,332.51 is: 1,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.33 : 4,182.12 = 1,332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.33/4,182.12 = 1,332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.33x = 4,182.12 × 1,332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.33x = 5,572,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,727.06/2,792.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.72

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