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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.76, 3,847.13 and 2,126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.76, 3,847.13 and 2,126.46 is: 2,931.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.76 : 3,847.13 = 2,126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.76/3,847.13 = 2,126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.76x = 3,847.13 × 2,126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.76x = 8,180,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,748.82/2,790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.37

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