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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.54, 3,769.33 and 1,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.54, 3,769.33 and 1,926.26 is: 2,878.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.54 : 3,769.33 = 1,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.54/3,769.33 = 1,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.54x = 3,769.33 × 1,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.54x = 7,260,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,709.61/2,522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.33

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