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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.55, 3,791.72 and 969.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.55, 3,791.72 and 969.13 is: 1,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.55 : 3,791.72 = 969.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.55/3,791.72 = 969.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.55x = 3,791.72 × 969.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.55x = 3,674,662.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,662.55/2,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.70

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