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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.56, 4,261.04 and 2,603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.56, 4,261.04 and 2,603.84 is: 3,925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.56 : 4,261.04 = 2,603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.56/4,261.04 = 2,603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.56x = 4,261.04 × 2,603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.56x = 11,095,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,095,066.39/2,826.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.29

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