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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.64, 3,893.70 and 1,702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.64, 3,893.70 and 1,702.94 is: 2,349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.64 : 3,893.70 = 1,702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.64/3,893.70 = 1,702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.64x = 3,893.70 × 1,702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.64x = 6,630,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,630,737.48/2,821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.96

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