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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.36, 4,222.82 and 2,729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.36, 4,222.82 and 2,729.48 is: 4,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.36 : 4,222.82 = 2,729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.36/4,222.82 = 2,729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.36x = 4,222.82 × 2,729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.36x = 11,526,088.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,526,088.44/2,826.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.07

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