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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.90, 3,899.97 and 2,039.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.90, 3,899.97 and 2,039.22 is: 2,813.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.90 : 3,899.97 = 2,039.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.90/3,899.97 = 2,039.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.90x = 3,899.97 × 2,039.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.90x = 7,952,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,896.82/2,826.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.29

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