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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.48, 3,777.44 and 2,183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.48, 3,777.44 and 2,183.66 is: 3,261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.48 : 3,777.44 = 2,183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.48/3,777.44 = 2,183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.48x = 3,777.44 × 2,183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.48x = 8,248,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,628.99/2,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.00

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