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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.93, 4,321.65 and 2,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.93, 4,321.65 and 2,626.12 is: 3,936.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.93 : 4,321.65 = 2,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.93/4,321.65 = 2,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.93x = 4,321.65 × 2,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.93x = 11,349,186.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,349,186.75/2,882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.69

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