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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.38, 4,262.96 and 2,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.38, 4,262.96 and 2,496 is: 3,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.38 : 4,262.96 = 2,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.38/4,262.96 = 2,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.38x = 4,262.96 × 2,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.38x = 10,640,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,640,348.16/2,846.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.20

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