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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.92, 3,791.84 and 1,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.92, 3,791.84 and 1,065.96 is: 1,599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.92 : 3,791.84 = 1,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.92/3,791.84 = 1,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.92x = 3,791.84 × 1,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.92x = 4,041,949.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,949.77/2,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.56

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