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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.93, 3,992.55 and 1,899.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.93, 3,992.55 and 1,899.76 is: 2,620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.93 : 3,992.55 = 1,899.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.93/3,992.55 = 1,899.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.93x = 3,992.55 × 1,899.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.93x = 7,584,886.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,584,886.79/2,893.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.96

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