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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.93, 3,790.67 and 1,065.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.93, 3,790.67 and 1,065.89 is: 1,598.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.93 : 3,790.67 = 1,065.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.93/3,790.67 = 1,065.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.93x = 3,790.67 × 1,065.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.93x = 4,040,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,441.39/2,526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.95

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