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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.10, 3,914.73 and 2,135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.10, 3,914.73 and 2,135.97 is: 2,941.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.10 : 3,914.73 = 2,135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.10/3,914.73 = 2,135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.10x = 3,914.73 × 2,135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.10x = 8,361,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,361,745.84/2,843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.07

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