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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.76, 3,790.40 and 883.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.76, 3,790.40 and 883.12 is: 1,324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.76 : 3,790.40 = 883.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.76/3,790.40 = 883.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.76x = 3,790.40 × 883.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.76x = 3,347,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,378.05/2,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.77

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