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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.24, 3,993.06 and 1,773.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.24, 3,993.06 and 1,773.96 is: 2,448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.24 : 3,993.06 = 1,773.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.24/3,993.06 = 1,773.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.24x = 3,993.06 × 1,773.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.24x = 7,083,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,528.72/2,893.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.30

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