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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.89, 3,926.56 and 2,206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.89, 3,926.56 and 2,206.41 is: 3,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.89 : 3,926.56 = 2,206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.89/3,926.56 = 2,206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.89x = 3,926.56 × 2,206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.89x = 8,663,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663,627.58/2,841.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.55

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