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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.08, 4,422.24 and 1,782.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.08, 4,422.24 and 1,782.39 is: 2,670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.08 : 4,422.24 = 1,782.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.08/4,422.24 = 1,782.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.08x = 4,422.24 × 1,782.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.08x = 7,882,156.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882,156.35/2,952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.04

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