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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.88, 3,709.83 and 2,528.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.88, 3,709.83 and 2,528.46 is: 3,505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.88 : 3,709.83 = 2,528.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.88/3,709.83 = 2,528.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.88x = 3,709.83 × 2,528.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.88x = 9,380,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,380,156.76/2,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.45

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