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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.16, 4,204.56 and 2,393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.16, 4,204.56 and 2,393.44 is: 3,588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.16 : 4,204.56 = 2,393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.16/4,204.56 = 2,393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.16x = 4,204.56 × 2,393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.16x = 10,063,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,063,362.09/2,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.73

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