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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.80, 3,911.46 and 2,783.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.80, 3,911.46 and 2,783.96 is: 3,839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.80 : 3,911.46 = 2,783.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.80/3,911.46 = 2,783.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.80x = 3,911.46 × 2,783.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.80x = 10,889,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,889,348.18/2,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.96

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