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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.36, 4,406.08 and 2,581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.36, 4,406.08 and 2,581.84 is: 3,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.36 : 4,406.08 = 2,581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.36/4,406.08 = 2,581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.36x = 4,406.08 × 2,581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.36x = 11,375,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,375,758.65/2,926.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.35

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