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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.30, 3,901.86 and 2,117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.30, 3,901.86 and 2,117.91 is: 2,923.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.30 : 3,901.86 = 2,117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.30/3,901.86 = 2,117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.30x = 3,901.86 × 2,117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.30x = 8,263,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,263,788.31/2,826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.89

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