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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.93, 4,340.89 and 2,032.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.93, 4,340.89 and 2,032.09 is: 3,048.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.93 : 4,340.89 = 2,032.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.93/4,340.89 = 2,032.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.93x = 4,340.89 × 2,032.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.93x = 8,821,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,821,070.85/2,893.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.13

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