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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.74, 3,934.34 and 1,528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.74, 3,934.34 and 1,528.50 is: 2,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.74 : 3,934.34 = 1,528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.74/3,934.34 = 1,528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.74x = 3,934.34 × 1,528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.74x = 6,013,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013,638.69/2,623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.01

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