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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.62, 3,805.97 and 2,586.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.62, 3,805.97 and 2,586.26 is: 3,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.62 : 3,805.97 = 2,586.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.62/3,805.97 = 2,586.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.62x = 3,805.97 × 2,586.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.62x = 9,843,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843,196.01/2,761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.28

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