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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.80, 3,789.59 and 1,065.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.80, 3,789.59 and 1,065.83 is: 1,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.80 : 3,789.59 = 1,065.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.80/3,789.59 = 1,065.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.80x = 3,789.59 × 1,065.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.80x = 4,039,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,034.43/2,526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.48

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