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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.72, 3,859.92 and 2,665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.72, 3,859.92 and 2,665.20 is: 3,669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.72 : 3,859.92 = 2,665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.72/3,859.92 = 2,665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.72x = 3,859.92 × 2,665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.72x = 10,287,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,287,458.78/2,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.22

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