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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.42, 3,796.29 and 2,019.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.42, 3,796.29 and 2,019.66 is: 3,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.42 : 3,796.29 = 2,019.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.42/3,796.29 = 2,019.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.42x = 3,796.29 × 2,019.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.42x = 7,667,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,667,215.06/2,529.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.21

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