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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.65, 4,200.85 and 2,312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.65, 4,200.85 and 2,312.17 is: 3,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.65 : 4,200.85 = 2,312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.65/4,200.85 = 2,312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.65x = 4,200.85 × 2,312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.65x = 9,713,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713,079.34/2,804.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.21

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