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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.03, 3,793.59 and 2,256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.03, 3,793.59 and 2,256.84 is: 3,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.03 : 3,793.59 = 2,256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.03/3,793.59 = 2,256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.03x = 3,793.59 × 2,256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.03x = 8,561,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,561,525.66/2,532.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.29

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