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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.95, 3,989.00 and 2,042.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.95, 3,989.00 and 2,042.45 is: 2,817.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.95 : 3,989.00 = 2,042.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.95/3,989.00 = 2,042.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.95x = 3,989.00 × 2,042.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.95x = 8,147,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,147,322.84/2,891.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.24

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