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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.04, 3,868.80 and 2,053.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.04, 3,868.80 and 2,053.92 is: 2,836.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.04 : 3,868.80 = 2,053.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.04/3,868.80 = 2,053.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.04x = 3,868.80 × 2,053.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.04x = 7,946,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,946,205.70/2,801.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.88

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