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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.72, 3,773.09 and 2,407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.72, 3,773.09 and 2,407.14 is: 3,590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.72 : 3,773.09 = 2,407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.72/3,773.09 = 2,407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.72x = 3,773.09 × 2,407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.72x = 9,082,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082,361.88/2,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.26

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