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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.31, 3,849.45 and 2,159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.31, 3,849.45 and 2,159.83 is: 2,978.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.31 : 3,849.45 = 2,159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.31/3,849.45 = 2,159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.31x = 3,849.45 × 2,159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.31x = 8,314,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,314,138.35/2,791.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.58

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