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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.86, 3,995.04 and 1,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.86, 3,995.04 and 1,951.20 is: 2,693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.86 : 3,995.04 = 1,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.86/3,995.04 = 1,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.86x = 3,995.04 × 1,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.86x = 7,795,122.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,795,122.05/2,893.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.68

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