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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.38, 4,239.09 and 746.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.38, 4,239.09 and 746.41 is: 1,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.38 : 4,239.09 = 746.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.38/4,239.09 = 746.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.38x = 4,239.09 × 746.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.38x = 3,164,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,074.24/2,826.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.48

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