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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.88, 3,871.49 and 2,384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.88, 3,871.49 and 2,384.30 is: 3,288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.88 : 3,871.49 = 2,384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.88/3,871.49 = 2,384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.88x = 3,871.49 × 2,384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.88x = 9,230,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230,762.33/2,806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.63

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