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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.88, 3,792.36 and 1,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.88, 3,792.36 and 1,434 is: 2,150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.88 : 3,792.36 = 1,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.88/3,792.36 = 1,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.88x = 3,792.36 × 1,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.88x = 5,438,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,244.24/2,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.46

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