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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.09, 3,905.92 and 2,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.09, 3,905.92 and 2,362.06 is: 3,255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.09 : 3,905.92 = 2,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.09/3,905.92 = 2,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.09x = 3,905.92 × 2,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.09x = 9,226,025.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,226,025.23/2,834.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.38

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