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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.76, 3,909.88 and 1,904.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.76, 3,909.88 and 1,904.64 is: 2,624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.76 : 3,909.88 = 1,904.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.76/3,909.88 = 1,904.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.76x = 3,909.88 × 1,904.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.76x = 7,446,913.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446,913.84/2,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.22

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