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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.93, 3,776.60 and 2,185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.93, 3,776.60 and 2,185.48 is: 3,262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.93 : 3,776.60 = 2,185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.93/3,776.60 = 2,185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.93x = 3,776.60 × 2,185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.93x = 8,253,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,253,687.81/2,529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.41

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