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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.93, 3,902.28 and 2,752.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.93, 3,902.28 and 2,752.41 is: 3,799.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.93 : 3,902.28 = 2,752.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.93/3,902.28 = 2,752.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.93x = 3,902.28 × 2,752.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.93x = 10,740,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,740,674.49/2,826.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.41

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