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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.15, 3,908.59 and 2,045.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.15, 3,908.59 and 2,045.47 is: 2,821.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.15 : 3,908.59 = 2,045.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.15/3,908.59 = 2,045.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.15x = 3,908.59 × 2,045.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.15x = 7,994,903.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994,903.59/2,833.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.91

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