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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.91, 3,795.20 and 2,376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.91, 3,795.20 and 2,376.13 is: 3,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.91 : 3,795.20 = 2,376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.91/3,795.20 = 2,376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.91x = 3,795.20 × 2,376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.91x = 9,017,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,017,857.72/2,529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.50

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