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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.66, 3,725.80 and 1,752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.66, 3,725.80 and 1,752.66 is: 2,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.66 : 3,725.80 = 1,752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.66/3,725.80 = 1,752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.66x = 3,725.80 × 1,752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.66x = 6,530,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,530,056.25/2,486.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.04

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