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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.94, 3,853.38 and 1,907.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.94, 3,853.38 and 1,907.42 is: 2,632.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.94 : 3,853.38 = 1,907.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.94/3,853.38 = 1,907.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.94x = 3,853.38 × 1,907.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.94x = 7,350,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,014.08/2,791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.58

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