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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.92, 3,487.14 and 1,407.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.92, 3,487.14 and 1,407.79 is: 1,942.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.92 : 3,487.14 = 1,407.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.92/3,487.14 = 1,407.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.92x = 3,487.14 × 1,407.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.92x = 4,909,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,169.54/2,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.75

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