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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.93, 3,985.65 and 1,894.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.93, 3,985.65 and 1,894.76 is: 2,614.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.93 : 3,985.65 = 1,894.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.93/3,985.65 = 1,894.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.93x = 3,985.65 × 1,894.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.93x = 7,551,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,830.27/2,888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.06

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