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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.46, 3,910.91 and 2,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.46, 3,910.91 and 2,365.04 is: 3,260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.46 : 3,910.91 = 2,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.46/3,910.91 = 2,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.46x = 3,910.91 × 2,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.46x = 9,249,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,249,456.54/2,836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.91

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