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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.77, 3,794.86 and 2,065.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.77, 3,794.86 and 2,065.53 is: 3,102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.77 : 3,794.86 = 2,065.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.77/3,794.86 = 2,065.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.77x = 3,794.86 × 2,065.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.77x = 7,838,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838,397.18/2,526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.14

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