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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.60, 4,240.32 and 2,636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.60, 4,240.32 and 2,636.88 is: 3,951.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.60 : 4,240.32 = 2,636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.60/4,240.32 = 2,636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.60x = 4,240.32 × 2,636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.60x = 11,181,215.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,181,215.00/2,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.52

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