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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.85, 3,784.38 and 2,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.85, 3,784.38 and 2,439.28 is: 3,653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.85 : 3,784.38 = 2,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.85/3,784.38 = 2,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.85x = 3,784.38 × 2,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.85x = 9,231,162.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231,162.45/2,526.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.23

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