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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.14, 4,209.33 and 2,408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.14, 4,209.33 and 2,408.48 is: 3,617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.14 : 4,209.33 = 2,408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.14/4,209.33 = 2,408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.14x = 4,209.33 × 2,408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.14x = 10,138,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138,087.12/2,802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.98

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