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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.61, 4,254.36 and 2,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.61, 4,254.36 and 2,695.96 is: 4,043.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.61 : 4,254.36 = 2,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.61/4,254.36 = 2,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.61x = 4,254.36 × 2,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.61x = 11,469,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,469,584.39/2,836.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.41

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