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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.32, 3,789.60 and 987.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.32, 3,789.60 and 987.68 is: 1,481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.32 : 3,789.60 = 987.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.32/3,789.60 = 987.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.32x = 3,789.60 × 987.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.32x = 3,742,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,912.13/2,526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.57

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