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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.44, 3,786.31 and 2,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.44, 3,786.31 and 2,314.14 is: 3,464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.44 : 3,786.31 = 2,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.44/3,786.31 = 2,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.44x = 3,786.31 × 2,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.44x = 8,762,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,039.85/2,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.02

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