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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.42, 4,322.34 and 1,896.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.42, 4,322.34 and 1,896.84 is: 2,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.42 : 4,322.34 = 1,896.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.42/4,322.34 = 1,896.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.42x = 4,322.34 × 1,896.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.42x = 8,198,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,787.41/2,883.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.42

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