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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.83, 3,917.32 and 2,093.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.83, 3,917.32 and 2,093.19 is: 2,888.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.83 : 3,917.32 = 2,093.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.83/3,917.32 = 2,093.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.83x = 3,917.32 × 2,093.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.83x = 8,199,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199,704.51/2,838.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.41

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