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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.92, 3,909.49 and 1,771.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.92, 3,909.49 and 1,771.00 is: 2,443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.92 : 3,909.49 = 1,771.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.92/3,909.49 = 1,771.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.92x = 3,909.49 × 1,771.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.92x = 6,923,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923,692.59/2,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.15

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