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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.51, 3,794.96 and 1,434.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.51, 3,794.96 and 1,434.65 is: 2,152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.51 : 3,794.96 = 1,434.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.51/3,794.96 = 1,434.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.51x = 3,794.96 × 1,434.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.51x = 5,444,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,444,413.22/2,529.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.36

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