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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.09, 3,815.52 and 1,858.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.09, 3,815.52 and 1,858.83 is: 2,787.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.09 : 3,815.52 = 1,858.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.09/3,815.52 = 1,858.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.09x = 3,815.52 × 1,858.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.09x = 7,092,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,403.04/2,544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.80

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