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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.32, 3,784.02 and 2,309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.32, 3,784.02 and 2,309.32 is: 3,456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.32 : 3,784.02 = 2,309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.32/3,784.02 = 2,309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.32x = 3,784.02 × 2,309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.32x = 8,738,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738,513.07/2,528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.25

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