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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.96, 3,795.28 and 1,434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.96, 3,795.28 and 1,434.24 is: 2,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.96 : 3,795.28 = 1,434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.96/3,795.28 = 1,434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.96x = 3,795.28 × 1,434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.96x = 5,443,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,342.39/2,528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.40

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