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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.47, 4,189.01 and 2,553.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.47, 4,189.01 and 2,553.90 is: 3,828.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.47 : 4,189.01 = 2,553.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.47/4,189.01 = 2,553.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.47x = 4,189.01 × 2,553.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.47x = 10,698,299.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,698,299.87/2,794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.38

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