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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.63, 3,795.50 and 1,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.63, 3,795.50 and 1,359.32 is: 2,039.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.63 : 3,795.50 = 1,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.63/3,795.50 = 1,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.63x = 3,795.50 × 1,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.63x = 5,159,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,283.48/2,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.54

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