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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.90, 3,913.76 and 2,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.90, 3,913.76 and 2,049.22 is: 2,827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.90 : 3,913.76 = 2,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.90/3,913.76 = 2,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.90x = 3,913.76 × 2,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.90x = 8,020,155.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020,155.27/2,836.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.08

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