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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.34, 3,869.10 and 2,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.34, 3,869.10 and 2,436.12 is: 3,353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.34 : 3,869.10 = 2,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.34/3,869.10 = 2,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.34x = 3,869.10 × 2,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.34x = 9,425,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425,591.89/2,810.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.90

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