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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.91, 3,783.37 and 1,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.91, 3,783.37 and 1,291.66 is: 1,933.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.91 : 3,783.37 = 1,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.91/3,783.37 = 1,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.91x = 3,783.37 × 1,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.91x = 4,886,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886,827.69/2,526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.91

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