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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.32, 4,198.32 and 2,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.32, 4,198.32 and 2,363.72 is: 3,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.32 : 4,198.32 = 2,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.32/4,198.32 = 2,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.32x = 4,198.32 × 2,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.32x = 9,923,652.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923,652.95/2,802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.23

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