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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.48, 3,914.63 and 2,093.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.48, 3,914.63 and 2,093.22 is: 2,887.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.48 : 3,914.63 = 2,093.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.48/3,914.63 = 2,093.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.48x = 3,914.63 × 2,093.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.48x = 8,194,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194,181.81/2,837.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.84

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