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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.52, 3,827.76 and 2,646.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.52, 3,827.76 and 2,646.12 is: 3,658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.52 : 3,827.76 = 2,646.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.52/3,827.76 = 2,646.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.52x = 3,827.76 × 2,646.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.52x = 10,128,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,128,712.29/2,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.53

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