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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.44, 4,221.80 and 2,496.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.44, 4,221.80 and 2,496.07 is: 3,725.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.44 : 4,221.80 = 2,496.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.44/4,221.80 = 2,496.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.44x = 4,221.80 × 2,496.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.44x = 10,537,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,537,895.85/2,828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.69

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