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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.50, 3,793.08 and 2,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.50, 3,793.08 and 2,192.52 is: 3,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.50 : 3,793.08 = 2,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.50/3,793.08 = 2,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.50x = 3,793.08 × 2,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.50x = 8,316,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,316,392.54/2,535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.98

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