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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.10, 4,199.68 and 2,456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.10, 4,199.68 and 2,456.10 is: 3,681.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.10 : 4,199.68 = 2,456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.10/4,199.68 = 2,456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.10x = 4,199.68 × 2,456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.10x = 10,314,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,314,834.05/2,802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.11

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