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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.50, 3,520.74 and 1,526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.50, 3,520.74 and 1,526.34 is: 2,286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.50 : 3,520.74 = 1,526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.50/3,520.74 = 1,526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.50x = 3,520.74 × 1,526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.50x = 5,373,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,373,846.29/2,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.26

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