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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.92, 3,158.66 and 1,894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.92, 3,158.66 and 1,894.08 is: 2,608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.92 : 3,158.66 = 1,894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.92/3,158.66 = 1,894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.92x = 3,158.66 × 1,894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.92x = 5,982,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982,754.73/2,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.09

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