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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.36, 3,883.43 and 2,529.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.36, 3,883.43 and 2,529.34 is: 3,761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.36 : 3,883.43 = 2,529.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.36/3,883.43 = 2,529.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.36x = 3,883.43 × 2,529.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.36x = 9,822,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,822,514.84/2,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.46

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