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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.16, 3,903.66 and 2,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.16, 3,903.66 and 2,623.80 is: 3,617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.16 : 3,903.66 = 2,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.16/3,903.66 = 2,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.16x = 3,903.66 × 2,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.16x = 10,242,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,242,423.11/2,831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.75

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