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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.99, 3,893.82 and 1,944.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.99, 3,893.82 and 1,944.46 is: 2,908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.99 : 3,893.82 = 1,944.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.99/3,893.82 = 1,944.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.99x = 3,893.82 × 1,944.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.99x = 7,571,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,377.24/2,602.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.72

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