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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.40, 3,789.66 and 966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.40, 3,789.66 and 966.20 is: 1,449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.40 : 3,789.66 = 966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.40/3,789.66 = 966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.40x = 3,789.66 × 966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.40x = 3,661,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,569.49/2,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.32

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