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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.22, 3,988.57 and 1,842.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.22, 3,988.57 and 1,842.63 is: 2,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.22 : 3,988.57 = 1,842.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.22/3,988.57 = 1,842.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.22x = 3,988.57 × 1,842.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.22x = 7,349,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349,458.74/2,891.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.99

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