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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.58, 3,789.38 and 1,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.58, 3,789.38 and 1,293.36 is: 1,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.58 : 3,789.38 = 1,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.58/3,789.38 = 1,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.58x = 3,789.38 × 1,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.58x = 4,901,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,032.52/2,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.25

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