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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.62, 3,794.48 and 1,360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.62, 3,794.48 and 1,360.58 is: 2,040.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.62 : 3,794.48 = 1,360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.62/3,794.48 = 1,360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.62x = 3,794.48 × 1,360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.62x = 5,162,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162,667.82/2,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.89

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