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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.80, 4,209.92 and 2,113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.80, 4,209.92 and 2,113.23 is: 3,167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.80 : 4,209.92 = 2,113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.80/4,209.92 = 2,113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.80x = 4,209.92 × 2,113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.80x = 8,896,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896,542.39/2,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.38

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