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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.48, 3,995.92 and 2,494.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.48, 3,995.92 and 2,494.32 is: 3,444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.48 : 3,995.92 = 2,494.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.48/3,995.92 = 2,494.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.48x = 3,995.92 × 2,494.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.48x = 9,967,103.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,967,103.17/2,893.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.68

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