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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.40, 3,905.98 and 2,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.40, 3,905.98 and 2,046.20 is: 2,820.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.40 : 3,905.98 = 2,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.40/3,905.98 = 2,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.40x = 3,905.98 × 2,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.40x = 7,992,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,416.28/2,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.79

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