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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.91, 3,795.24 and 1,297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.91, 3,795.24 and 1,297.35 is: 1,946.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.91 : 3,795.24 = 1,297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.91/3,795.24 = 1,297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.91x = 3,795.24 × 1,297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.91x = 4,923,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,754.61/2,528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.99

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