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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.44, 3,774.38 and 2,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.44, 3,774.38 and 2,003.48 is: 2,989.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.44 : 3,774.38 = 2,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.44/3,774.38 = 2,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.44x = 3,774.38 × 2,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.44x = 7,561,894.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561,894.84/2,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.55

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