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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.08, 4,231.87 and 2,449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.08, 4,231.87 and 2,449.36 is: 3,688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.08 : 4,231.87 = 2,449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.08/4,231.87 = 2,449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.08x = 4,231.87 × 2,449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.08x = 10,365,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,365,373.10/2,810.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.64

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