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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.37, 3,329.85 and 1,854.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.37, 3,329.85 and 1,854.69 is: 2,560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.37 : 3,329.85 = 1,854.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.37/3,329.85 = 1,854.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.37x = 3,329.85 × 1,854.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.37x = 6,175,822.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,822.85/2,412.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.06

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