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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.15, 3,908.97 and 2,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.15, 3,908.97 and 2,363.73 is: 3,259.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.15 : 3,908.97 = 2,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.15/3,908.97 = 2,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.15x = 3,908.97 × 2,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.15x = 9,239,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239,749.66/2,835.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.00

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