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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.93, 3,933.89 and 1,731.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.93, 3,933.89 and 1,731.78 is: 2,388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.93 : 3,933.89 = 1,731.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.93/3,933.89 = 1,731.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.93x = 3,933.89 × 1,731.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.93x = 6,812,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812,632.02/2,851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.78

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