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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.78, 3,775.94 and 2,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.78, 3,775.94 and 2,373.96 is: 3,543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.78 : 3,775.94 = 2,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.78/3,775.94 = 2,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.78x = 3,775.94 × 2,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.78x = 8,963,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,963,918.65/2,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.36

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