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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.09, 3,795.83 and 2,528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.09, 3,795.83 and 2,528.12 is: 3,494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.09 : 3,795.83 = 2,528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.09/3,795.83 = 2,528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.09x = 3,795.83 × 2,528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.09x = 9,596,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596,301.08/2,746.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.54

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