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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.40, 4,271.31 and 2,526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.40, 4,271.31 and 2,526.78 is: 3,783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.40 : 4,271.31 = 2,526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.40/4,271.31 = 2,526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.40x = 4,271.31 × 2,526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.40x = 10,792,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,792,660.68/2,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.71

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