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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.80, 3,902.58 and 2,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.80, 3,902.58 and 2,046.60 is: 2,818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.80 : 3,902.58 = 2,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.80/3,902.58 = 2,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.80x = 3,902.58 × 2,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.80x = 7,987,020.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,987,020.23/2,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.48

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