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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.93, 3,752.89 and 1,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.93, 3,752.89 and 1,853.12 is: 2,779.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.93 : 3,752.89 = 1,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.93/3,752.89 = 1,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.93x = 3,752.89 × 1,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.93x = 6,954,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954,555.52/2,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.68

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