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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.59, 3,852.50 and 1,532.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.59, 3,852.50 and 1,532.67 is: 2,115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.59 : 3,852.50 = 1,532.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.59/3,852.50 = 1,532.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.59x = 3,852.50 × 1,532.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.59x = 5,904,603.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,904,603.51/2,791.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.14

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