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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.60, 4,194.90 and 2,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.60, 4,194.90 and 2,518.20 is: 3,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.60 : 4,194.90 = 2,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.60/4,194.90 = 2,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.60x = 4,194.90 × 2,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.60x = 10,563,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,563,597.18/2,796.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.30

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