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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.55, 4,241.33 and 2,128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.55, 4,241.33 and 2,128.42 is: 3,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.55 : 4,241.33 = 2,128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.55/4,241.33 = 2,128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.55x = 4,241.33 × 2,128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.55x = 9,027,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027,331.60/2,826.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.76

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