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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.49, 3,800.28 and 1,364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.49, 3,800.28 and 1,364.45 is: 2,046.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.49 : 3,800.28 = 1,364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.49/3,800.28 = 1,364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.49x = 3,800.28 × 1,364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.49x = 5,185,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,292.05/2,533.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.70

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