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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.68, 2,557.92 and 1,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.68, 2,557.92 and 1,484.16 is: 2,045.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.68 : 2,557.92 = 1,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.68/2,557.92 = 1,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.68x = 2,557.92 × 1,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.68x = 3,796,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,362.55/1,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.81

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