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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.18, 3,793.62 and 969.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.18, 3,793.62 and 969.93 is: 1,454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.18 : 3,793.62 = 969.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.18/3,793.62 = 969.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.18x = 3,793.62 × 969.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.18x = 3,679,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,545.85/2,529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.84

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