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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.76, 3,761.96 and 2,490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.76, 3,761.96 and 2,490.34 is: 3,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.76 : 3,761.96 = 2,490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.76/3,761.96 = 2,490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.76x = 3,761.96 × 2,490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.76x = 9,368,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,368,559.47/2,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.74

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