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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529, 3,792.18 and 1,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529, 3,792.18 and 1,141.14 is: 1,711.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529 : 3,792.18 = 1,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529/3,792.18 = 1,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529x = 3,792.18 × 1,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529x = 4,327,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,408.29/2,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.11

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