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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.89, 3,784.46 and 1,291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.89, 3,784.46 and 1,291.23 is: 1,933.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.89 : 3,784.46 = 1,291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.89/3,784.46 = 1,291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.89x = 3,784.46 × 1,291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.89x = 4,886,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886,601.83/2,526.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.84

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