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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.26, 3,846.44 and 2,125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.26, 3,846.44 and 2,125.96 is: 2,930.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.26 : 3,846.44 = 2,125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.26/3,846.44 = 2,125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.26x = 3,846.44 × 2,125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.26x = 8,177,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177,358.35/2,790.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.68

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