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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.94, 3,760.36 and 1,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.94, 3,760.36 and 1,026.96 is: 1,540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.94 : 3,760.36 = 1,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.94/3,760.36 = 1,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.94x = 3,760.36 × 1,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.94x = 3,861,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,722.64/2,506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.41

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