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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.80, 3,863.72 and 2,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.80, 3,863.72 and 2,535.36 is: 3,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.80 : 3,863.72 = 2,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.80/3,863.72 = 2,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.80x = 3,863.72 × 2,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.80x = 9,795,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,795,921.14/2,797.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.29

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