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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.88, 3,992.72 and 1,949.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.88, 3,992.72 and 1,949.07 is: 2,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.88 : 3,992.72 = 1,949.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.88/3,992.72 = 1,949.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.88x = 3,992.72 × 1,949.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.88x = 7,782,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,090.77/2,891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.01

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