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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.69, 3,790.56 and 1,065.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.69, 3,790.56 and 1,065.86 is: 1,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.69 : 3,790.56 = 1,065.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.69/3,790.56 = 1,065.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.69x = 3,790.56 × 1,065.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.69x = 4,040,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,187.33/2,526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.00

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