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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.53, 3,863.57 and 2,208.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.53, 3,863.57 and 2,208.69 is: 3,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.53 : 3,863.57 = 2,208.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.53/3,863.57 = 2,208.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.53x = 3,863.57 × 2,208.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.53x = 8,533,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533,417.38/2,800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.07

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