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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.59, 3,790.50 and 2,176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.59, 3,790.50 and 2,176.67 is: 3,265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.59 : 3,790.50 = 2,176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.59/3,790.50 = 2,176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.59x = 3,790.50 × 2,176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.59x = 8,250,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250,668.95/2,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.53

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