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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.06, 3,922.83 and 2,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.06, 3,922.83 and 2,059.74 is: 2,838.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.06 : 3,922.83 = 2,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.06/3,922.83 = 2,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.06x = 3,922.83 × 2,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.06x = 8,080,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,080,009.86/2,847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.02

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