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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.67, 3,792.87 and 969.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.67, 3,792.87 and 969.42 is: 1,454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.67 : 3,792.87 = 969.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.67/3,792.87 = 969.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.67x = 3,792.87 × 969.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.67x = 3,676,884.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,884.04/2,528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.08

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