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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.56, 3,874.32 and 2,661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.56, 3,874.32 and 2,661.12 is: 3,673.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.56 : 3,874.32 = 2,661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.56/3,874.32 = 2,661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.56x = 3,874.32 × 2,661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.56x = 10,310,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,310,030.44/2,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.55

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