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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.36, 3,904.12 and 2,045.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.36, 3,904.12 and 2,045.56 is: 2,821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.36 : 3,904.12 = 2,045.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.36/3,904.12 = 2,045.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.36x = 3,904.12 × 2,045.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.36x = 7,986,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,986,111.71/2,830.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.59

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