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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.62, 3,808.72 and 2,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.62, 3,808.72 and 2,588.26 is: 3,567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.62 : 3,808.72 = 2,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.62/3,808.72 = 2,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.62x = 3,808.72 × 2,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.62x = 9,857,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,857,957.63/2,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.05

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