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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.60, 3,086.40 and 1,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.60, 3,086.40 and 1,846.40 is: 2,769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.60 : 3,086.40 = 1,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.60/3,086.40 = 1,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.60x = 3,086.40 × 1,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.60x = 5,698,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,698,728.96/2,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.60

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