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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.95, 4,208.16 and 2,349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.95, 4,208.16 and 2,349.68 is: 3,520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.95 : 4,208.16 = 2,349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.95/4,208.16 = 2,349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.95x = 4,208.16 × 2,349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.95x = 9,887,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887,829.39/2,808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.12

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