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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.80, 4,296.48 and 2,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.80, 4,296.48 and 2,384.80 is: 3,569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.80 : 4,296.48 = 2,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.80/4,296.48 = 2,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.80x = 4,296.48 × 2,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.80x = 10,246,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246,245.50/2,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.13

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