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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.91, 3,787.92 and 1,227.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.91, 3,787.92 and 1,227.67 is: 1,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.91 : 3,787.92 = 1,227.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.91/3,787.92 = 1,227.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.91x = 3,787.92 × 1,227.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.91x = 4,650,315.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,315.75/2,526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.32

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