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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.60, 4,252.32 and 2,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.60, 4,252.32 and 2,644.88 is: 3,963.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.60 : 4,252.32 = 2,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.60/4,252.32 = 2,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.60x = 4,252.32 × 2,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.60x = 11,246,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,246,876.12/2,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.52

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