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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.84, 3,863.88 and 2,269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.84, 3,863.88 and 2,269.92 is: 3,132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.84 : 3,863.88 = 2,269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.84/3,863.88 = 2,269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.84x = 3,863.88 × 2,269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.84x = 8,770,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,770,698.49/2,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.57

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