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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.52, 3,792.55 and 1,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.52, 3,792.55 and 1,295.92 is: 1,942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.52 : 3,792.55 = 1,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.52/3,792.55 = 1,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.52x = 3,792.55 × 1,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.52x = 4,914,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,841.40/2,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.99

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