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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.63, 4,207.20 and 2,391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.63, 4,207.20 and 2,391.10 is: 3,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.63 : 4,207.20 = 2,391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.63/4,207.20 = 2,391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.63x = 4,207.20 × 2,391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.63x = 10,059,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059,840.46/2,806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.31

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