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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.41, 4,342.59 and 2,319.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.41, 4,342.59 and 2,319.93 is: 3,481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.41 : 4,342.59 = 2,319.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.41/4,342.59 = 2,319.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.41x = 4,342.59 × 2,319.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.41x = 10,074,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,074,504.82/2,893.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.88

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