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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.60, 4,219.41 and 2,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.60, 4,219.41 and 2,481 is: 3,703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.60 : 4,219.41 = 2,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.60/4,219.41 = 2,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.60x = 4,219.41 × 2,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.60x = 10,468,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,468,356.21/2,826.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.52

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