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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.52, 3,861.36 and 2,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.52, 3,861.36 and 2,425.84 is: 3,345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.52 : 3,861.36 = 2,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.52/3,861.36 = 2,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.52x = 3,861.36 × 2,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.52x = 9,367,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,367,031.89/2,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.95

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