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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.88, 4,228.80 and 2,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.88, 4,228.80 and 2,366.08 is: 3,539.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.88 : 4,228.80 = 2,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.88/4,228.80 = 2,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.88x = 4,228.80 × 2,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.88x = 10,005,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,005,679.10/2,826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.48

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