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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.23, 4,209.38 and 1,340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.23, 4,209.38 and 1,340.94 is: 2,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.23 : 4,209.38 = 1,340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.23/4,209.38 = 1,340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.23x = 4,209.38 × 1,340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.23x = 5,644,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,526.02/2,806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.43

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