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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.93, 4,004.91 and 2,842.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.93, 4,004.91 and 2,842.83 is: 3,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.93 : 4,004.91 = 2,842.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.93/4,004.91 = 2,842.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.93x = 4,004.91 × 2,842.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.93x = 11,385,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,385,278.30/2,904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.30

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