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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.85, 5,060.74 and 1,893.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.85, 5,060.74 and 1,893.07 is: 2,839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.85 : 5,060.74 = 1,893.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.85/5,060.74 = 1,893.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.85x = 5,060.74 × 1,893.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.85x = 9,580,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,580,335.07/3,373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.59

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