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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.56, 3,961.79 and 2,205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.56, 3,961.79 and 2,205.09 is: 3,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.56 : 3,961.79 = 2,205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.56/3,961.79 = 2,205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.56x = 3,961.79 × 2,205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.56x = 8,736,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,092.49/2,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.40

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