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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.30, 4,202.82 and 2,366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.30, 4,202.82 and 2,366.73 is: 3,545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.30 : 4,202.82 = 2,366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.30/4,202.82 = 2,366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.30x = 4,202.82 × 2,366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.30x = 9,946,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,946,940.18/2,805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.77

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