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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.83, 3,789.76 and 1,293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.83, 3,789.76 and 1,293.61 is: 1,938.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.83 : 3,789.76 = 1,293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.83/3,789.76 = 1,293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.83x = 3,789.76 × 1,293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.83x = 4,902,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,464.97/2,528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.63

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