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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.42, 3,986.94 and 1,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.42, 3,986.94 and 1,895.76 is: 2,614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.42 : 3,986.94 = 1,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.42/3,986.94 = 1,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.42x = 3,986.94 × 1,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.42x = 7,558,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,281.37/2,890.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.94

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