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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.63, 3,916.23 and 2,094.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.63, 3,916.23 and 2,094.37 is: 2,889.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.63 : 3,916.23 = 2,094.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.63/3,916.23 = 2,094.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.63x = 3,916.23 × 2,094.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.63x = 8,202,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,016.98/2,838.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.42

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