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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.52, 3,762.58 and 1,484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.52, 3,762.58 and 1,484.52 is: 2,048.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.52 : 3,762.58 = 1,484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.52/3,762.58 = 1,484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.52x = 3,762.58 × 1,484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.52x = 5,585,625.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,625.26/2,726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.63

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