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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.39, 3,792.32 and 1,540.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.39, 3,792.32 and 1,540.76 is: 2,312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.39 : 3,792.32 = 1,540.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.39/3,792.32 = 1,540.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.39x = 3,792.32 × 1,540.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.39x = 5,843,068.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,068.30/2,526.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.81

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