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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.92, 8,175.74 and 2,529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.92, 8,175.74 and 2,529.63 is: 3,792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.92 : 8,175.74 = 2,529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.92/8,175.74 = 2,529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.92x = 8,175.74 × 2,529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.92x = 20,681,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,681,584.53/5,452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.75

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