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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.46, 3,789.75 and 967.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.46, 3,789.75 and 967.21 is: 1,450.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.46 : 3,789.75 = 967.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.46/3,789.75 = 967.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.46x = 3,789.75 × 967.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.46x = 3,665,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,484.10/2,526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.84

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