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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.08, 3,477.48 and 2,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.08, 3,477.48 and 2,083.28 is: 2,867.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.08 : 3,477.48 = 2,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.08/3,477.48 = 2,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.08x = 3,477.48 × 2,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.08x = 7,244,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244,564.53/2,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.91

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