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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.92, 5,250.96 and 2,626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.92, 5,250.96 and 2,626.56 is: 3,623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.92 : 5,250.96 = 2,626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.92/5,250.96 = 2,626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.92x = 5,250.96 × 2,626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.92x = 13,791,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,791,961.50/3,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.82

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