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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.17, 3,789.11 and 882.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.17, 3,789.11 and 882.68 is: 1,323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.17 : 3,789.11 = 882.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.17/3,789.11 = 882.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.17x = 3,789.11 × 882.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.17x = 3,344,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,554.88/2,526.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.97

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