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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.13, 3,868.45 and 2,217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.13, 3,868.45 and 2,217.07 is: 3,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.13 : 3,868.45 = 2,217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.13/3,868.45 = 2,217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.13x = 3,868.45 × 2,217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.13x = 8,576,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,576,624.44/2,805.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.48

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