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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.43, 3,794.14 and 2,113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.43, 3,794.14 and 2,113.90 is: 3,170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.43 : 3,794.14 = 2,113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.43/3,794.14 = 2,113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.43x = 3,794.14 × 2,113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.43x = 8,020,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020,425.70/2,529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.85

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