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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.14, 3,492.92 and 2,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.14, 3,492.92 and 2,254.28 is: 3,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.14 : 3,492.92 = 2,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.14/3,492.92 = 2,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.14x = 3,492.92 × 2,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.14x = 7,874,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,874,008.43/2,529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.31

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