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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.92, 4,016.24 and 2,528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.92, 4,016.24 and 2,528.25 is: 3,766.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.92 : 4,016.24 = 2,528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.92/4,016.24 = 2,528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.92x = 4,016.24 × 2,528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.92x = 10,154,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154,046.14/2,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.45

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