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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.20, 3,295.53 and 1,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.20, 3,295.53 and 1,829.76 is: 2,523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.20 : 3,295.53 = 1,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.20/3,295.53 = 1,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.20x = 3,295.53 × 1,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.20x = 6,030,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030,028.97/2,389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.87

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