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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.27, 3,492.42 and 2,292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.27, 3,492.42 and 2,292.49 is: 3,166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.27 : 3,492.42 = 2,292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.27/3,492.42 = 2,292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.27x = 3,492.42 × 2,292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.27x = 8,006,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006,320.46/2,528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.72

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