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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.66, 3,883.85 and 2,304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.66, 3,883.85 and 2,304.05 is: 3,177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.66 : 3,883.85 = 2,304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.66/3,883.85 = 2,304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.66x = 3,883.85 × 2,304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.66x = 8,948,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,948,553.65/2,816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.01

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