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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.32, 4,199.82 and 2,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.32, 4,199.82 and 2,364.72 is: 3,542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.32 : 4,199.82 = 2,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.32/4,199.82 = 2,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.32x = 4,199.82 × 2,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.32x = 9,931,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,931,398.35/2,803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.73

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