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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.54, 4,197.99 and 2,368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.54, 4,197.99 and 2,368.17 is: 3,547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.54 : 4,197.99 = 2,368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.54/4,197.99 = 2,368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.54x = 4,197.99 × 2,368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.54x = 9,941,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,941,553.98/2,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.34

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