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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.89, 4,197.15 and 2,339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.89, 4,197.15 and 2,339.51 is: 3,503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.89 : 4,197.15 = 2,339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.89/4,197.15 = 2,339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.89x = 4,197.15 × 2,339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.89x = 9,819,284.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,819,284.89/2,802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.28

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