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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.04, 3,785.58 and 2,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.04, 3,785.58 and 2,114.94 is: 3,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.04 : 3,785.58 = 2,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.04/3,785.58 = 2,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.04x = 3,785.58 × 2,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.04x = 8,006,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006,274.57/2,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.99

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