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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.72, 4,201.68 and 2,518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.72, 4,201.68 and 2,518.52 is: 3,772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.72 : 4,201.68 = 2,518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.72/4,201.68 = 2,518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.72x = 4,201.68 × 2,518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.72x = 10,582,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,582,015.11/2,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.93

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