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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.10, 3,789.48 and 882.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.10, 3,789.48 and 882.43 is: 1,323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.10 : 3,789.48 = 882.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.10/3,789.48 = 882.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.10x = 3,789.48 × 882.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.10x = 3,343,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,944.67/2,526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.76

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