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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.95, 3,787.93 and 1,209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.95, 3,787.93 and 1,209.18 is: 1,812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.95 : 3,787.93 = 1,209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.95/3,787.93 = 1,209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.95x = 3,787.93 × 1,209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.95x = 4,580,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,283.61/2,526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.58

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