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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.52, 3,794.74 and 2,089.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.52, 3,794.74 and 2,089.78 is: 3,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.52 : 3,794.74 = 2,089.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.52/3,794.74 = 2,089.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.52x = 3,794.74 × 2,089.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.52x = 7,930,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930,171.76/2,533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.10

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