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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.90, 4,244.40 and 2,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.90, 4,244.40 and 2,008.80 is: 3,016.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.90 : 4,244.40 = 2,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.90/4,244.40 = 2,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.90x = 4,244.40 × 2,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.90x = 8,526,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526,150.72/2,826.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.08

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