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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.44, 2,845.80 and 1,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.44, 2,845.80 and 1,853.28 is: 2,546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.44 : 2,845.80 = 1,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.44/2,845.80 = 1,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.44x = 2,845.80 × 1,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.44x = 5,274,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274,064.22/2,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.09

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