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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.33, 4,309.86 and 1,393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.33, 4,309.86 and 1,393.05 is: 2,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.33 : 4,309.86 = 1,393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.33/4,309.86 = 1,393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.33x = 4,309.86 × 1,393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.33x = 6,003,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,003,850.47/2,874.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.78

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