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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.64, 3,794.40 and 2,018.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.64, 3,794.40 and 2,018.88 is: 3,029.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.64 : 3,794.40 = 2,018.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.64/3,794.40 = 2,018.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.64x = 3,794.40 × 2,018.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.64x = 7,660,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,438.27/2,528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.47

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