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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.62, 4,204.44 and 2,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.62, 4,204.44 and 2,347.92 is: 3,513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.62 : 4,204.44 = 2,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.62/4,204.44 = 2,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.62x = 4,204.44 × 2,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.62x = 9,871,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,871,688.76/2,809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.53

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