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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.06, 3,783.96 and 1,355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.06, 3,783.96 and 1,355.12 is: 2,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.06 : 3,783.96 = 1,355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.06/3,783.96 = 1,355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.06x = 3,783.96 × 1,355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.06x = 5,127,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127,719.88/2,528.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.32

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