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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.68, 3,784.38 and 1,290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.68, 3,784.38 and 1,290.88 is: 1,936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.68 : 3,784.38 = 1,290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.68/3,784.38 = 1,290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.68x = 3,784.38 × 1,290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.68x = 4,885,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,180.45/2,522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.50

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