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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.60, 3,492.36 and 2,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.60, 3,492.36 and 2,033.76 is: 2,804.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.60 : 3,492.36 = 2,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.60/3,492.36 = 2,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.60x = 3,492.36 × 2,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.60x = 7,102,622.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,622.07/2,532.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.48

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