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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.26, 4,195.53 and 2,498.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.26, 4,195.53 and 2,498.94 is: 3,744.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.26 : 4,195.53 = 2,498.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.26/4,195.53 = 2,498.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.26x = 4,195.53 × 2,498.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.26x = 10,484,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,484,377.74/2,800.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.07

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