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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.23, 3,858.03 and 2,008.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.23, 3,858.03 and 2,008.53 is: 2,773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.23 : 3,858.03 = 2,008.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.23/3,858.03 = 2,008.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.23x = 3,858.03 × 2,008.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.23x = 7,748,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748,969.00/2,794.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.20

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