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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.33, 3,991.45 and 2,529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.33, 3,991.45 and 2,529.62 is: 3,793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.33 : 3,991.45 = 2,529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.33/3,991.45 = 2,529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.33x = 3,991.45 × 2,529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.33x = 10,096,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,096,851.75/2,661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.91

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