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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.62, 4,129.46 and 2,326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.62, 4,129.46 and 2,326.22 is: 3,475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.62 : 4,129.46 = 2,326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.62/4,129.46 = 2,326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.62x = 4,129.46 × 2,326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.62x = 9,606,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606,017.83/2,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.88

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