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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.08, 3,992.38 and 1,714.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.08, 3,992.38 and 1,714.13 is: 2,365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.08 : 3,992.38 = 1,714.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.08/3,992.38 = 1,714.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.08x = 3,992.38 × 1,714.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.08x = 6,843,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,434.08/2,893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.45

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