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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.42, 3,988.41 and 1,844.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.42, 3,988.41 and 1,844.09 is: 2,543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.42 : 3,988.41 = 1,844.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.42/3,988.41 = 1,844.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.42x = 3,988.41 × 1,844.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.42x = 7,354,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354,987.00/2,891.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.73

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