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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.26, 4,272.06 and 2,526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.26, 4,272.06 and 2,526.26 is: 3,786.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.26 : 4,272.06 = 2,526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.26/4,272.06 = 2,526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.26x = 4,272.06 × 2,526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.26x = 10,792,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,792,334.30/2,850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.44

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