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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.28, 3,845.96 and 2,347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.28, 3,845.96 and 2,347.96 is: 3,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.28 : 3,845.96 = 2,347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.28/3,845.96 = 2,347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.28x = 3,845.96 × 2,347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.28x = 9,030,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,160.24/2,796.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.35

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