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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.93, 2,811.86 and 1,849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.93, 2,811.86 and 1,849.06 is: 2,778.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.93 : 2,811.86 = 1,849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.93/2,811.86 = 1,849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.93x = 2,811.86 × 1,849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.93x = 5,199,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,274.55/1,870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.99

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