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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.44, 3,789.89 and 1,140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.44, 3,789.89 and 1,140.43 is: 1,710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.44 : 3,789.89 = 1,140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.44/3,789.89 = 1,140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.44x = 3,789.89 × 1,140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.44x = 4,322,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,100.46/2,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.75

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