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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.38, 4,264.29 and 2,622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.38, 4,264.29 and 2,622.54 is: 3,942.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.38 : 4,264.29 = 2,622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.38/4,264.29 = 2,622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.38x = 4,264.29 × 2,622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.38x = 11,183,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,183,271.10/2,836.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.80

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