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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.01, 3,788.25 and 2,438.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.01, 3,788.25 and 2,438.29 is: 3,652.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.01 : 3,788.25 = 2,438.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.01/3,788.25 = 2,438.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.01x = 3,788.25 × 2,438.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.01x = 9,236,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,236,852.09/2,529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.36

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