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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.02, 3,525.28 and 1,729.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.02, 3,525.28 and 1,729.96 is: 2,592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.02 : 3,525.28 = 1,729.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.02/3,525.28 = 1,729.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.02x = 3,525.28 × 1,729.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.02x = 6,098,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,580.25/2,352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.92

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