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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.22, 3,902.50 and 2,035.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.22, 3,902.50 and 2,035.38 is: 2,803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.22 : 3,902.50 = 2,035.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.22/3,902.50 = 2,035.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.22x = 3,902.50 × 2,035.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.22x = 7,943,070.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,943,070.45/2,833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.55

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