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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.50, 3,796.39 and 2,528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.50, 3,796.39 and 2,528.52 is: 3,495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.50 : 3,796.39 = 2,528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.50/3,796.39 = 2,528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.50x = 3,796.39 × 2,528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.50x = 9,599,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599,248.04/2,746.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.09

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