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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,812.52, 5,263.68 and 2,926.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,812.52, 5,263.68 and 2,926.62 is: 4,040.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,812.52 : 5,263.68 = 2,926.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,812.52/5,263.68 = 2,926.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,812.52x = 5,263.68 × 2,926.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,812.52x = 15,404,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,791.16/3,812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.58

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