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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.83, 3,910.86 and 2,438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.83, 3,910.86 and 2,438.34 is: 3,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.83 : 3,910.86 = 2,438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.83/3,910.86 = 2,438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.83x = 3,910.86 × 2,438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.83x = 9,536,006.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,536,006.37/2,839.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.95

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