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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.41, 3,773.45 and 2,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.41, 3,773.45 and 2,462.80 is: 3,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.41 : 3,773.45 = 2,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.41/3,773.45 = 2,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.41x = 3,773.45 × 2,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.41x = 9,293,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,293,252.66/2,528.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.53

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