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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.93, 3,791.69 and 1,047.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.93, 3,791.69 and 1,047.27 is: 1,571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.93 : 3,791.69 = 1,047.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.93/3,791.69 = 1,047.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.93x = 3,791.69 × 1,047.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.93x = 3,970,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,917.95/2,526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.44

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