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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.84, 3,938.64 and 2,194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.84, 3,938.64 and 2,194.32 is: 3,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.84 : 3,938.64 = 2,194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.84/3,938.64 = 2,194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.84x = 3,938.64 × 2,194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.84x = 8,642,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642,636.52/2,855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.30

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