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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.35, 3,866.15 and 2,488.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.35, 3,866.15 and 2,488.95 is: 3,436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.35 : 3,866.15 = 2,488.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.35/3,866.15 = 2,488.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.35x = 3,866.15 × 2,488.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.35x = 9,622,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622,641.60/2,800.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.23

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