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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.68, 3,812.78 and 2,435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.68, 3,812.78 and 2,435.16 is: 3,674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.68 : 3,812.78 = 2,435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.68/3,812.78 = 2,435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.68x = 3,812.78 × 2,435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.68x = 9,284,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,284,729.34/2,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.68

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