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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.58, 3,790.95 and 1,228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.58, 3,790.95 and 1,228.06 is: 1,842.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.58 : 3,790.95 = 1,228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.58/3,790.95 = 1,228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.58x = 3,790.95 × 1,228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.58x = 4,655,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,514.06/2,526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.61

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