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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.49, 4,352.55 and 2,622.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.49, 4,352.55 and 2,622.84 is: 3,945.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.49 : 4,352.55 = 2,622.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.49/4,352.55 = 2,622.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.49x = 4,352.55 × 2,622.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.49x = 11,416,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,416,029.13/2,893.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.43

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