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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.09, 3,902.85 and 2,336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.09, 3,902.85 and 2,336.94 is: 3,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.09 : 3,902.85 = 2,336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.09/3,902.85 = 2,336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.09x = 3,902.85 × 2,336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.09x = 9,120,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,120,726.28/2,835.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.09

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