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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.47, 3,263.69 and 1,526.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.47, 3,263.69 and 1,526.21 is: 2,105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.47 : 3,263.69 = 1,526.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.47/3,263.69 = 1,526.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.47x = 3,263.69 × 1,526.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.47x = 4,981,076.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,076.05/2,365.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.74

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