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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.03, 4,072.80 and 1,832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.03, 4,072.80 and 1,832.58 is: 2,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.03 : 4,072.80 = 1,832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.03/4,072.80 = 1,832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.03x = 4,072.80 × 1,832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.03x = 7,463,731.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,463,731.82/2,952.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.34

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