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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.58, 3,794.37 and 1,142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.58, 3,794.37 and 1,142.68 is: 1,714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.58 : 3,794.37 = 1,142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.58/3,794.37 = 1,142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.58x = 3,794.37 × 1,142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.58x = 4,335,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,750.71/2,529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.02

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