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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.88, 3,784.44 and 2,439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.88, 3,784.44 and 2,439.30 is: 3,653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.88 : 3,784.44 = 2,439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.88/3,784.44 = 2,439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.88x = 3,784.44 × 2,439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.88x = 9,231,384.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231,384.49/2,526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.27

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