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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.16, 3,848.79 and 2,004.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.16, 3,848.79 and 2,004.45 is: 2,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.16 : 3,848.79 = 2,004.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.16/3,848.79 = 2,004.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.16x = 3,848.79 × 2,004.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.16x = 7,714,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714,707.12/2,789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.96

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