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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.37, 3,513.90 and 1,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.37, 3,513.90 and 1,855.80 is: 2,787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.37 : 3,513.90 = 1,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.37/3,513.90 = 1,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.37x = 3,513.90 × 1,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.37x = 6,521,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,521,095.62/2,339.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.54

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