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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.36, 3,915.83 and 2,094.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.36, 3,915.83 and 2,094.11 is: 2,889.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.36 : 3,915.83 = 2,094.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.36/3,915.83 = 2,094.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.36x = 3,915.83 × 2,094.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.36x = 8,200,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,148.71/2,838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.04

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