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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.93, 3,935.91 and 2,792.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.93, 3,935.91 and 2,792.83 is: 3,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.93 : 3,935.91 = 2,792.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.93/3,935.91 = 2,792.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.93x = 3,935.91 × 2,792.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.93x = 10,992,327.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,992,327.53/2,854.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.30

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