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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.83, 3,488.58 and 1,965.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.83, 3,488.58 and 1,965.45 is: 2,711.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.83 : 3,488.58 = 1,965.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.83/3,488.58 = 1,965.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.83x = 3,488.58 × 1,965.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.83x = 6,856,629.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856,629.56/2,528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.38

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