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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.58, 3,926.64 and 2,750.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.58, 3,926.64 and 2,750.64 is: 3,798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.58 : 3,926.64 = 2,750.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.58/3,926.64 = 2,750.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.58x = 3,926.64 × 2,750.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.58x = 10,800,773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,800,773.05/2,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.30

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