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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.50, 3,486.58 and 1,422.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.50, 3,486.58 and 1,422.50 is: 1,963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.50 : 3,486.58 = 1,422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.50/3,486.58 = 1,422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.50x = 3,486.58 × 1,422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.50x = 4,959,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,660.05/2,526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.06

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