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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.24, 4,187.88 and 2,022.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.24, 4,187.88 and 2,022.96 is: 3,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.24 : 4,187.88 = 2,022.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.24/4,187.88 = 2,022.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.24x = 4,187.88 × 2,022.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.24x = 8,471,913.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,471,913.72/2,796.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.75

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