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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.92, 3,933.57 and 2,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.92, 3,933.57 and 2,063.82 is: 2,848.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.92 : 3,933.57 = 2,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.92/3,933.57 = 2,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.92x = 3,933.57 × 2,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.92x = 8,118,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,118,180.44/2,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.56

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