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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.40, 3,789.78 and 882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.40, 3,789.78 and 882.74 is: 1,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.40 : 3,789.78 = 882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.40/3,789.78 = 882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.40x = 3,789.78 × 882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.40x = 3,345,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,390.40/2,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.17

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