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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.92, 3,935.76 and 1,528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.92, 3,935.76 and 1,528.72 is: 2,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.92 : 3,935.76 = 1,528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.92/3,935.76 = 1,528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.92x = 3,935.76 × 1,528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.92x = 6,016,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,016,675.03/2,624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.14

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