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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.18, 3,843.55 and 2,413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.18, 3,843.55 and 2,413.90 is: 3,322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.18 : 3,843.55 = 2,413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.18/3,843.55 = 2,413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.18x = 3,843.55 × 2,413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.18x = 9,277,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,277,931.55/2,792.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.83

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