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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.88, 4,032.36 and 2,788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.88, 4,032.36 and 2,788.64 is: 3,841.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.88 : 4,032.36 = 2,788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.88/4,032.36 = 2,788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.88x = 4,032.36 × 2,788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.88x = 11,244,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,244,800.39/2,926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.91

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