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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.93, 3,787.56 and 1,908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.93, 3,787.56 and 1,908.63 is: 2,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.93 : 3,787.56 = 1,908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.93/3,787.56 = 1,908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.93x = 3,787.56 × 1,908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.93x = 7,229,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,050.64/2,526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.80

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