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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.38, 4,199.31 and 2,420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.38, 4,199.31 and 2,420.91 is: 3,622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.38 : 4,199.31 = 2,420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.38/4,199.31 = 2,420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.38x = 4,199.31 × 2,420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.38x = 10,166,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,166,151.57/2,806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.51

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