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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.52, 4,247.46 and 1,293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.52, 4,247.46 and 1,293.72 is: 1,938.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.52 : 4,247.46 = 1,293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.52/4,247.46 = 1,293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.52x = 4,247.46 × 1,293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.52x = 5,495,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,495,023.95/2,834.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.61

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