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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.79, 4,203.54 and 2,437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.79, 4,203.54 and 2,437.86 is: 3,653.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.79 : 4,203.54 = 2,437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.79/4,203.54 = 2,437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.79x = 4,203.54 × 2,437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.79x = 10,247,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247,642.02/2,804.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.62

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