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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.68, 3,912.96 and 2,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.68, 3,912.96 and 2,089.32 is: 2,882.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.68 : 3,912.96 = 2,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.68/3,912.96 = 2,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.68x = 3,912.96 × 2,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.68x = 8,175,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,425.59/2,836.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.04

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