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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.44, 3,900.94 and 2,701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.44, 3,900.94 and 2,701.86 is: 3,729.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.44 : 3,900.94 = 2,701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.44/3,900.94 = 2,701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.44x = 3,900.94 × 2,701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.44x = 10,539,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539,786.99/2,826.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.00

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