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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.64, 4,220.88 and 2,596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.64, 4,220.88 and 2,596.52 is: 3,875.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.64 : 4,220.88 = 2,596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.64/4,220.88 = 2,596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.64x = 4,220.88 × 2,596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.64x = 10,959,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,959,599.34/2,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.88

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