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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.04, 3,391.62 and 1,526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.04, 3,391.62 and 1,526.12 is: 2,105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.04 : 3,391.62 = 1,526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.04/3,391.62 = 1,526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.04x = 3,391.62 × 1,526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.04x = 5,176,019.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176,019.11/2,458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.75

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