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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.52, 3,764.65 and 2,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.52, 3,764.65 and 2,250.48 is: 3,353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.52 : 3,764.65 = 2,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.52/3,764.65 = 2,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.52x = 3,764.65 × 2,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.52x = 8,472,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,288.57/2,526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.35

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