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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.80, 4,208.40 and 2,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.80, 4,208.40 and 2,393.40 is: 3,592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.80 : 4,208.40 = 2,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.80/4,208.40 = 2,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.80x = 4,208.40 × 2,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.80x = 10,072,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,384.56/2,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.40

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