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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.41, 3,859.87 and 2,383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.41, 3,859.87 and 2,383.09 is: 3,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.41 : 3,859.87 = 2,383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.41/3,859.87 = 2,383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.41x = 3,859.87 × 2,383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.41x = 9,198,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198,406.46/2,803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.15

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