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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.27, 4,876.35 and 1,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.27, 4,876.35 and 1,792.44 is: 2,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.27 : 4,876.35 = 1,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.27/4,876.35 = 1,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.27x = 4,876.35 × 1,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.27x = 8,740,564.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,740,564.79/3,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.53

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