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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.04, 3,290.47 and 1,826.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.04, 3,290.47 and 1,826.54 is: 2,518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.04 : 3,290.47 = 1,826.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.04/3,290.47 = 1,826.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.04x = 3,290.47 × 1,826.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.04x = 6,010,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,010,154.06/2,386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.88

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