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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.28, 3,768.70 and 2,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.28, 3,768.70 and 2,349.52 is: 3,505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.28 : 3,768.70 = 2,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.28/3,768.70 = 2,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.28x = 3,768.70 × 2,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.28x = 8,854,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,854,636.02/2,526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.01

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