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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.22, 3,797.88 and 2,012.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.22, 3,797.88 and 2,012.68 is: 3,025.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.22 : 3,797.88 = 2,012.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.22/3,797.88 = 2,012.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.22x = 3,797.88 × 2,012.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.22x = 7,643,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,917.12/2,526.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.83

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