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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.48, 3,785.76 and 1,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.48, 3,785.76 and 1,356.48 is: 2,032.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.48 : 3,785.76 = 1,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.48/3,785.76 = 1,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.48x = 3,785.76 × 1,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.48x = 5,135,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,307.72/2,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.59

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