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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.20, 4,209.30 and 2,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.20, 4,209.30 and 2,368.80 is: 3,553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.20 : 4,209.30 = 2,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.20/4,209.30 = 2,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.20x = 4,209.30 × 2,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.20x = 9,970,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970,989.84/2,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.20

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