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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.15, 4,243.47 and 2,439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.15, 4,243.47 and 2,439.17 is: 3,662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.15 : 4,243.47 = 2,439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.15/4,243.47 = 2,439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.15x = 4,243.47 × 2,439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.15x = 10,350,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350,544.72/2,826.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.42

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