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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.69, 4,213.77 and 2,502.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.69, 4,213.77 and 2,502.69 is: 3,754.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.69 : 4,213.77 = 2,502.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.69/4,213.77 = 2,502.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.69x = 4,213.77 × 2,502.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.69x = 10,545,760.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,545,760.04/2,808.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.69

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