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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.18, 3,789.32 and 966.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.18, 3,789.32 and 966.92 is: 1,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.18 : 3,789.32 = 966.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.18/3,789.32 = 966.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.18x = 3,789.32 × 966.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.18x = 3,663,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,969.29/2,526.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.40

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