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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.09, 3,794.76 and 2,237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.09, 3,794.76 and 2,237.57 is: 3,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.09 : 3,794.76 = 2,237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.09/3,794.76 = 2,237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.09x = 3,794.76 × 2,237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.09x = 8,491,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491,022.16/2,528.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.68

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