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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.33, 3,908.79 and 2,436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.33, 3,908.79 and 2,436.84 is: 3,355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.33 : 3,908.79 = 2,436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.33/3,908.79 = 2,436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.33x = 3,908.79 × 2,436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.33x = 9,525,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525,095.82/2,838.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.88

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