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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.68, 3,925.20 and 2,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.68, 3,925.20 and 2,014.24 is: 2,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.68 : 3,925.20 = 2,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.68/3,925.20 = 2,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.68x = 3,925.20 × 2,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.68x = 7,906,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906,294.85/2,843.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.30

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