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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.82, 3,922.97 and 1,958.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.82, 3,922.97 and 1,958.09 is: 2,701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.82 : 3,922.97 = 1,958.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.82/3,922.97 = 1,958.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.82x = 3,922.97 × 1,958.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.82x = 7,681,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,528.33/2,843.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.13

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