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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.92, 3,790.73 and 883.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.92, 3,790.73 and 883.09 is: 1,324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.92 : 3,790.73 = 883.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.92/3,790.73 = 883.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.92x = 3,790.73 × 883.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.92x = 3,347,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,532.39/2,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.75

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