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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.44, 2,848.54 and 1,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.44, 2,848.54 and 1,855.28 is: 2,548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.44 : 2,848.54 = 1,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.44/2,848.54 = 1,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.44x = 2,848.54 × 1,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.44x = 5,284,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,839.29/2,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.83

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