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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.44, 3,050.57 and 1,857.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.44, 3,050.57 and 1,857.74 is: 2,562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.44 : 3,050.57 = 1,857.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.44/3,050.57 = 1,857.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.44x = 3,050.57 × 1,857.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.44x = 5,667,141.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,141.37/2,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.65

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