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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.74, 3,939.35 and 2,067.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.74, 3,939.35 and 2,067.63 is: 2,854.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.74 : 3,939.35 = 2,067.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.74/3,939.35 = 2,067.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.74x = 3,939.35 × 2,067.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.74x = 8,145,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145,107.90/2,853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.19

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