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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.76, 4,251.81 and 2,512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.76, 4,251.81 and 2,512.76 is: 3,766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.76 : 4,251.81 = 2,512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.76/4,251.81 = 2,512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.76x = 4,251.81 × 2,512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.76x = 10,683,778.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,683,778.10/2,836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.19

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