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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.66, 3,486.71 and 1,407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.66, 3,486.71 and 1,407.51 is: 1,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.66 : 3,486.71 = 1,407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.66/3,486.71 = 1,407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.66x = 3,486.71 × 1,407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.66x = 4,907,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,572.15/2,526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.32

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