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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.10, 4,279.65 and 2,526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.10, 4,279.65 and 2,526.70 is: 3,790.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.10 : 4,279.65 = 2,526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.10/4,279.65 = 2,526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.10x = 4,279.65 × 2,526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.10x = 10,813,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,813,391.66/2,853.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.05

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