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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.60, 4,203.90 and 2,370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.60, 4,203.90 and 2,370.60 is: 3,555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.60 : 4,203.90 = 2,370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.60/4,203.90 = 2,370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.60x = 4,203.90 × 2,370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.60x = 9,965,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965,765.34/2,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.90

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