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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.42, 3,793.32 and 773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.42, 3,793.32 and 773.39 is: 1,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.42 : 3,793.32 = 773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.42/3,793.32 = 773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.42x = 3,793.32 × 773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.42x = 2,933,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,703.93/2,528.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.29

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