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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.89, 3,769.32 and 1,365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.89, 3,769.32 and 1,365.93 is: 2,048.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.89 : 3,769.32 = 1,365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.89/3,769.32 = 1,365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.89x = 3,769.32 × 1,365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.89x = 5,148,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,627.27/2,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.89

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