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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.26, 3,976.94 and 1,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.26, 3,976.94 and 1,265.90 is: 1,898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.26 : 3,976.94 = 1,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.26/3,976.94 = 1,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.26x = 3,976.94 × 1,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.26x = 5,034,421.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,421.45/2,652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.17

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