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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.46, 3,908.79 and 2,049.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.46, 3,908.79 and 2,049.18 is: 2,825.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.46 : 3,908.79 = 2,049.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.46/3,908.79 = 2,049.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.46x = 3,908.79 × 2,049.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.46x = 8,009,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,009,814.29/2,834.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.87

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