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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.36, 3,791.11 and 966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.36, 3,791.11 and 966.49 is: 1,450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.36 : 3,791.11 = 966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.36/3,791.11 = 966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.36x = 3,791.11 × 966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.36x = 3,664,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,069.90/2,526.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.34

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