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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.88, 4,266.54 and 2,624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.88, 4,266.54 and 2,624.04 is: 3,945.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.88 : 4,266.54 = 2,624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.88/4,266.54 = 2,624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.88x = 4,266.54 × 2,624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.88x = 11,195,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,195,571.62/2,837.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.05

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