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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.97, 2,554.44 and 1,481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.97, 2,554.44 and 1,481.75 is: 2,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.97 : 2,554.44 = 1,481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.97/2,554.44 = 1,481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.97x = 2,554.44 × 1,481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.97x = 3,785,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,041.47/1,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.39

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