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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.62, 3,285.70 and 1,854.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.62, 3,285.70 and 1,854.74 is: 2,560.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.62 : 3,285.70 = 1,854.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.62/3,285.70 = 1,854.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.62x = 3,285.70 × 1,854.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.62x = 6,094,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,094,119.22/2,379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.96

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