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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.48, 3,836.18 and 826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.48, 3,836.18 and 826.24 is: 1,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.48 : 3,836.18 = 826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.48/3,836.18 = 826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.48x = 3,836.18 × 826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.48x = 3,169,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,605.36/2,557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.35

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