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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.82, 5,049.32 and 2,526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.82, 5,049.32 and 2,526.92 is: 3,485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.82 : 5,049.32 = 2,526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.82/5,049.32 = 2,526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.82x = 5,049.32 × 2,526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.82x = 12,759,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,759,258.47/3,660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.36

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