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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.86, 4,053.78 and 2,054.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.86, 4,053.78 and 2,054.34 is: 2,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.86 : 4,053.78 = 2,054.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.86/4,053.78 = 2,054.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.86x = 4,053.78 × 2,054.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.86x = 8,327,842.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327,842.41/2,938.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.70

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