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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.72, 3,793.56 and 1,434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.72, 3,793.56 and 1,434.32 is: 2,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.72 : 3,793.56 = 1,434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.72/3,793.56 = 1,434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.72x = 3,793.56 × 1,434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.72x = 5,441,178.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,441,178.98/2,528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.75

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