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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.02, 3,851.72 and 2,336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.02, 3,851.72 and 2,336.46 is: 3,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.02 : 3,851.72 = 2,336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.02/3,851.72 = 2,336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.02x = 3,851.72 × 2,336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.02x = 8,999,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999,378.03/2,803.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.60

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