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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.72, 4,420.98 and 2,763.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.72, 4,420.98 and 2,763.18 is: 4,137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.72 : 4,420.98 = 2,763.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.72/4,420.98 = 2,763.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.72x = 4,420.98 × 2,763.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.72x = 12,215,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,215,963.52/2,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.19

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