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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.04, 4,216.78 and 2,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.04, 4,216.78 and 2,626.96 is: 3,921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.04 : 4,216.78 = 2,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.04/4,216.78 = 2,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.04x = 4,216.78 × 2,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.04x = 11,077,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,077,312.39/2,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.12

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