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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.71, 4,588.91 and 1,894.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.71, 4,588.91 and 1,894.01 is: 2,836.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.71 : 4,588.91 = 1,894.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.71/4,588.91 = 1,894.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.71x = 4,588.91 × 1,894.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.71x = 8,691,409.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,691,409.01/3,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.89

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