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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.26, 4,295.96 and 2,493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.26, 4,295.96 and 2,493.26 is: 3,734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.26 : 4,295.96 = 2,493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.26/4,295.96 = 2,493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.26x = 4,295.96 × 2,493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.26x = 10,710,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,710,945.23/2,868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.30

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