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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.88, 3,866.16 and 2,707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.88, 3,866.16 and 2,707.84 is: 3,735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.88 : 3,866.16 = 2,707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.88/3,866.16 = 2,707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.88x = 3,866.16 × 2,707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.88x = 10,468,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,468,942.69/2,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.07

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