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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.30, 3,789.68 and 1,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.30, 3,789.68 and 1,065.24 is: 1,597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.30 : 3,789.68 = 1,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.30/3,789.68 = 1,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.30x = 3,789.68 × 1,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.30x = 4,036,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,913.40/2,526.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.95

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