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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.55, 3,789.52 and 882.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.55, 3,789.52 and 882.97 is: 1,324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.55 : 3,789.52 = 882.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.55/3,789.52 = 882.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.55x = 3,789.52 × 882.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.55x = 3,346,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,020.79/2,526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.35

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