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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.92, 3,948.78 and 2,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.92, 3,948.78 and 2,074.60 is: 2,862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.92 : 3,948.78 = 2,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.92/3,948.78 = 2,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.92x = 3,948.78 × 2,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.92x = 8,192,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192,138.99/2,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.46

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