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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.54, 4,243.96 and 2,776.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.54, 4,243.96 and 2,776.71 is: 4,169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.54 : 4,243.96 = 2,776.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.54/4,243.96 = 2,776.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.54x = 4,243.96 × 2,776.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.54x = 11,784,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,784,265.56/2,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.15

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