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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.48, 3,865.80 and 1,752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.48, 3,865.80 and 1,752.72 is: 2,417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.48 : 3,865.80 = 1,752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.48/3,865.80 = 1,752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.48x = 3,865.80 × 1,752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.48x = 6,775,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,775,664.98/2,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.74

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