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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.73, 3,044.33 and 1,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.73, 3,044.33 and 1,853.41 is: 2,555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.73 : 3,044.33 = 1,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.73/3,044.33 = 1,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.73x = 3,044.33 × 1,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.73x = 5,642,389.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,642,389.31/2,207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.74

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