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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.72, 3,795.06 and 1,435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.72, 3,795.06 and 1,435.32 is: 2,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.72 : 3,795.06 = 1,435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.72/3,795.06 = 1,435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.72x = 3,795.06 × 1,435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.72x = 5,447,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,125.52/2,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.25

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