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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.37, 3,903.68 and 2,261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.37, 3,903.68 and 2,261.17 is: 3,123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.37 : 3,903.68 = 2,261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.37/3,903.68 = 2,261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.37x = 3,903.68 × 2,261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.37x = 8,826,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,826,880.00/2,826.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.04

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