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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.68, 4,205.68 and 2,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.68, 4,205.68 and 2,253.36 is: 3,380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.68 : 4,205.68 = 2,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.68/4,205.68 = 2,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.68x = 4,205.68 × 2,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.68x = 9,476,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476,911.08/2,803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.17

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