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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.46, 3,932.88 and 1,526.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.46, 3,932.88 and 1,526.76 is: 2,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.46 : 3,932.88 = 1,526.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.46/3,932.88 = 1,526.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.46x = 3,932.88 × 1,526.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.46x = 6,004,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,563.87/2,621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.54

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