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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.44, 4,276.08 and 2,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.44, 4,276.08 and 2,653.60 is: 3,982.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.44 : 4,276.08 = 2,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.44/4,276.08 = 2,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.44x = 4,276.08 × 2,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.44x = 11,347,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,347,005.89/2,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.19

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