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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.26, 4,251.06 and 2,512.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.26, 4,251.06 and 2,512.26 is: 3,765.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.26 : 4,251.06 = 2,512.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.26/4,251.06 = 2,512.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.26x = 4,251.06 × 2,512.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.26x = 10,679,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,679,768.00/2,836.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.44

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