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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.52, 4,681.64 and 1,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.52, 4,681.64 and 1,995.24 is: 2,753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.52 : 4,681.64 = 1,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.52/4,681.64 = 1,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.52x = 4,681.64 × 1,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.52x = 9,340,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,340,995.39/3,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.41

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