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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.69, 3,794.88 and 1,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.69, 3,794.88 and 1,297.04 is: 1,946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.69 : 3,794.88 = 1,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.69/3,794.88 = 1,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.69x = 3,794.88 × 1,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.69x = 4,922,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,111.16/2,528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.51

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