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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.80, 4,253.52 and 2,319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.80, 4,253.52 and 2,319.84 is: 3,482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.80 : 4,253.52 = 2,319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.80/4,253.52 = 2,319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.80x = 4,253.52 × 2,319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.80x = 9,867,485.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,867,485.84/2,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.07

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