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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.36, 3,914.44 and 2,093.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.36, 3,914.44 and 2,093.11 is: 2,887.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.36 : 3,914.44 = 2,093.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.36/3,914.44 = 2,093.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.36x = 3,914.44 × 2,093.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.36x = 8,193,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193,353.51/2,837.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.67

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