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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.82, 3,789.34 and 967.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.82, 3,789.34 and 967.26 is: 1,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.82 : 3,789.34 = 967.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.82/3,789.34 = 967.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.82x = 3,789.34 × 967.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.82x = 3,665,277.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,277.01/2,526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.55

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