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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.62, 3,796.56 and 2,528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.62, 3,796.56 and 2,528.64 is: 3,495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.62 : 3,796.56 = 2,528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.62/3,796.56 = 2,528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.62x = 3,796.56 × 2,528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.62x = 9,600,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,600,133.48/2,746.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.25

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