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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.27, 3,493.80 and 2,293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.27, 3,493.80 and 2,293.49 is: 3,168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.27 : 3,493.80 = 2,293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.27/3,493.80 = 2,293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.27x = 3,493.80 × 2,293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.27x = 8,012,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,995.36/2,529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.11

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