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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833, 3,910.62 and 1,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833, 3,910.62 and 1,904.20 is: 2,628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833 : 3,910.62 = 1,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833/3,910.62 = 1,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833x = 3,910.62 × 1,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833x = 7,446,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446,602.60/2,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.52

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