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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.08, 3,863.66 and 2,296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.08, 3,863.66 and 2,296.34 is: 3,166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.08 : 3,863.66 = 2,296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.08/3,863.66 = 2,296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.08x = 3,863.66 × 2,296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.08x = 8,872,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,872,277.00/2,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.32

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