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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.92, 3,726.28 and 2,533.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.92, 3,726.28 and 2,533.14 is: 3,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.92 : 3,726.28 = 2,533.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.92/3,726.28 = 2,533.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.92x = 3,726.28 × 2,533.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.92x = 9,439,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,439,188.92/2,699.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.10

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