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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.14, 4,207.83 and 2,407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.14, 4,207.83 and 2,407.48 is: 3,616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.14 : 4,207.83 = 2,407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.14/4,207.83 = 2,407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.14x = 4,207.83 × 2,407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.14x = 10,130,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,130,266.57/2,801.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.48

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