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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.48, 3,797.46 and 1,711.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.48, 3,797.46 and 1,711.38 is: 2,569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.48 : 3,797.46 = 1,711.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.48/3,797.46 = 1,711.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.48x = 3,797.46 × 1,711.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.48x = 6,498,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498,897.09/2,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.26

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