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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.86, 4,218.90 and 2,380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.86, 4,218.90 and 2,380.04 is: 3,582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.86 : 4,218.90 = 2,380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.86/4,218.90 = 2,380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.86x = 4,218.90 × 2,380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.86x = 10,041,150.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,150.76/2,802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.47

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