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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.32, 3,868.62 and 1,808.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.32, 3,868.62 and 1,808.64 is: 2,495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.32 : 3,868.62 = 1,808.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.32/3,868.62 = 1,808.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.32x = 3,868.62 × 1,808.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.32x = 6,996,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,996,940.88/2,803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.95

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