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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.12, 4,212.33 and 2,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.12, 4,212.33 and 2,436.26 is: 3,668.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.12 : 4,212.33 = 2,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.12/4,212.33 = 2,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.12x = 4,212.33 × 2,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.12x = 10,262,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,262,329.44/2,797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.89

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