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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.52, 4,360.88 and 2,643.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.52, 4,360.88 and 2,643.26 is: 3,942.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.52 : 4,360.88 = 2,643.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.52/4,360.88 = 2,643.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.52x = 4,360.88 × 2,643.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.52x = 11,526,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,526,924.47/2,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.83

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