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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.16, 3,870.23 and 2,469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.16, 3,870.23 and 2,469.34 is: 3,405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.16 : 3,870.23 = 2,469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.16/3,870.23 = 2,469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.16x = 3,870.23 × 2,469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.16x = 9,556,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,556,888.22/2,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.68

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