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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.26, 3,795.61 and 1,552.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.26, 3,795.61 and 1,552.38 is: 2,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.26 : 3,795.61 = 1,552.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.26/3,795.61 = 1,552.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.26x = 3,795.61 × 1,552.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.26x = 5,892,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,229.05/2,529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.63

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