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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.04, 3,762.30 and 1,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.04, 3,762.30 and 1,355 is: 2,029.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.04 : 3,762.30 = 1,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.04/3,762.30 = 1,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.04x = 3,762.30 × 1,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.04x = 5,097,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,097,916.50/2,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.39

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