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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.88, 4,311.63 and 2,094.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.88, 4,311.63 and 2,094.66 is: 3,142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.88 : 4,311.63 = 2,094.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.88/4,311.63 = 2,094.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.88x = 4,311.63 × 2,094.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.88x = 9,031,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,031,398.90/2,873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.58

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