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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.95, 3,795.33 and 969.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.95, 3,795.33 and 969.89 is: 1,454.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.95 : 3,795.33 = 969.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.95/3,795.33 = 969.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.95x = 3,795.33 × 969.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.95x = 3,681,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,052.61/2,529.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.99

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