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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.67, 3,489.73 and 1,685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.67, 3,489.73 and 1,685.92 is: 2,328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.67 : 3,489.73 = 1,685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.67/3,489.73 = 1,685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.67x = 3,489.73 × 1,685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.67x = 5,883,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,405.60/2,526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.52

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