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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.47, 3,839.42 and 2,084.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.47, 3,839.42 and 2,084.63 is: 2,874.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.47 : 3,839.42 = 2,084.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.47/3,839.42 = 2,084.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.47x = 3,839.42 × 2,084.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.47x = 8,003,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003,759.69/2,784.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.43

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