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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.84, 3,927.90 and 2,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.84, 3,927.90 and 2,062.60 is: 2,843.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.84 : 3,927.90 = 2,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.84/3,927.90 = 2,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.84x = 3,927.90 × 2,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.84x = 8,101,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,686.54/2,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.85

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