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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.53, 3,731.78 and 1,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.53, 3,731.78 and 1,026.66 is: 1,539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.53 : 3,731.78 = 1,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.53/3,731.78 = 1,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.53x = 3,731.78 × 1,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.53x = 3,831,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,264.12/2,488.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.57

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