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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.49, 3,787.70 and 1,694.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.49, 3,787.70 and 1,694.42 is: 2,540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.49 : 3,787.70 = 1,694.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.49/3,787.70 = 1,694.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.49x = 3,787.70 × 1,694.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.49x = 6,417,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,417,935.70/2,526.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.26

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