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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.52, 3,579.09 and 826.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.52, 3,579.09 and 826.46 is: 1,239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.52 : 3,579.09 = 826.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.52/3,579.09 = 826.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.52x = 3,579.09 × 826.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.52x = 2,957,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,967.15/2,386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.45

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