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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.69, 3,787.50 and 2,084.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.69, 3,787.50 and 2,084.95 is: 3,122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.69 : 3,787.50 = 2,084.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.69/3,787.50 = 2,084.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.69x = 3,787.50 × 2,084.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.69x = 7,896,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896,745.04/2,528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.87

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