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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.80, 4,245.48 and 2,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.80, 4,245.48 and 2,350.80 is: 3,518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.80 : 4,245.48 = 2,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.80/4,245.48 = 2,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.80x = 4,245.48 × 2,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.80x = 9,980,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,980,274.38/2,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.15

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