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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.93, 3,930.39 and 2,788.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.93, 3,930.39 and 2,788.83 is: 3,844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.93 : 3,930.39 = 2,788.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.93/3,930.39 = 2,788.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.93x = 3,930.39 × 2,788.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.93x = 10,961,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,961,189.54/2,850.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.78

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