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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.77, 3,486.85 and 1,407.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.77, 3,486.85 and 1,407.65 is: 1,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.77 : 3,486.85 = 1,407.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.77/3,486.85 = 1,407.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.77x = 3,486.85 × 1,407.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.77x = 4,908,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,246.97/2,526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.50

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