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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.88, 3,908.42 and 1,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.88, 3,908.42 and 1,948.28 is: 2,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.88 : 3,908.42 = 1,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.88/3,908.42 = 1,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.88x = 3,908.42 × 1,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.88x = 7,614,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,696.52/2,833.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.02

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