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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.47, 3,280.58 and 1,526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.47, 3,280.58 and 1,526.62 is: 2,107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.47 : 3,280.58 = 1,526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.47/3,280.58 = 1,526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.47x = 3,280.58 × 1,526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.47x = 5,008,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,008,188.91/2,376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.41

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