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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.97, 3,261.39 and 1,526.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.97, 3,261.39 and 1,526.45 is: 2,104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.97 : 3,261.39 = 1,526.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.97/3,261.39 = 1,526.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.97x = 3,261.39 × 1,526.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.97x = 4,978,348.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,348.77/2,365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.15

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