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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.84, 4,012.56 and 2,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.84, 4,012.56 and 2,026.56 is: 2,796.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.84 : 4,012.56 = 2,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.84/4,012.56 = 2,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.84x = 4,012.56 × 2,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.84x = 8,131,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,693.59/2,907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.47

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