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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.04, 3,795.60 and 1,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.04, 3,795.60 and 1,296.32 is: 1,946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.04 : 3,795.60 = 1,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.04/3,795.60 = 1,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.04x = 3,795.60 × 1,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.04x = 4,920,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,312.19/2,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.30

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