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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.69, 3,929.79 and 1,525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.69, 3,929.79 and 1,525.36 is: 2,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.69 : 3,929.79 = 1,525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.69/3,929.79 = 1,525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.69x = 3,929.79 × 1,525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.69x = 5,994,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994,344.47/2,620.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.32

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