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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.89, 3,676.67 and 1,526.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.89, 3,676.67 and 1,526.79 is: 2,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.89 : 3,676.67 = 1,526.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.89/3,676.67 = 1,526.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.89x = 3,676.67 × 1,526.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.89x = 5,613,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,613,495.36/2,449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.33

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