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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.86, 3,790.74 and 860.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.86, 3,790.74 and 860.90 is: 1,291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.86 : 3,790.74 = 860.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.86/3,790.74 = 860.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.86x = 3,790.74 × 860.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.86x = 3,263,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,448.07/2,526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.50

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