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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.56, 3,851.28 and 2,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.56, 3,851.28 and 2,663.16 is: 3,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.56 : 3,851.28 = 2,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.56/3,851.28 = 2,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.56x = 3,851.28 × 2,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.56x = 10,256,574.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,256,574.84/2,785.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.05

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