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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.69, 3,864.78 and 2,094.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.69, 3,864.78 and 2,094.45 is: 2,887.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.69 : 3,864.78 = 2,094.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.69/3,864.78 = 2,094.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.69x = 3,864.78 × 2,094.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.69x = 8,094,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,094,597.42/2,803.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.12

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