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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.54, 3,779.70 and 1,826.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.54, 3,779.70 and 1,826.49 is: 2,737.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.54 : 3,779.70 = 1,826.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.54/3,779.70 = 1,826.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.54x = 3,779.70 × 1,826.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.54x = 6,903,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903,584.25/2,521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.84

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