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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.64, 5,955.57 and 2,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.64, 5,955.57 and 2,826.24 is: 3,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.64 : 5,955.57 = 2,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.64/5,955.57 = 2,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.64x = 5,955.57 × 2,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.64x = 16,831,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,831,870.16/4,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.30

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