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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.88, 3,867.42 and 2,384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.88, 3,867.42 and 2,384.92 is: 3,290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.88 : 3,867.42 = 2,384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.88/3,867.42 = 2,384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.88x = 3,867.42 × 2,384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.88x = 9,223,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223,487.31/2,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.72

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