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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.16, 2,842.97 and 1,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.16, 2,842.97 and 1,848.96 is: 2,552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.16 : 2,842.97 = 1,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.16/2,842.97 = 1,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.16x = 2,842.97 × 1,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.16x = 5,256,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,256,528.57/2,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.76

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