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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.46, 3,789.69 and 1,226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.46, 3,789.69 and 1,226.81 is: 1,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.46 : 3,789.69 = 1,226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.46/3,789.69 = 1,226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.46x = 3,789.69 × 1,226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.46x = 4,649,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,234.46/2,526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.22

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