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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.76, 3,908.04 and 2,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.76, 3,908.04 and 2,048.44 is: 2,823.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.76 : 3,908.04 = 2,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.76/3,908.04 = 2,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.76x = 3,908.04 × 2,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.76x = 8,005,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,005,385.46/2,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.01

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