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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.02, 4,244.16 and 2,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.02, 4,244.16 and 2,396.88 is: 3,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.02 : 4,244.16 = 2,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.02/4,244.16 = 2,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.02x = 4,244.16 × 2,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.02x = 10,172,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172,742.22/2,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.40

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