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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.38, 3,870.52 and 1,916.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.38, 3,870.52 and 1,916.64 is: 2,647.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.38 : 3,870.52 = 1,916.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.38/3,870.52 = 1,916.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.38x = 3,870.52 × 1,916.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.38x = 7,418,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,418,388.66/2,802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.18

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