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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.94, 3,835.82 and 1,899.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.94, 3,835.82 and 1,899.33 is: 2,850.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.94 : 3,835.82 = 1,899.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.94/3,835.82 = 1,899.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.94x = 3,835.82 × 1,899.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.94x = 7,285,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285,488.00/2,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.41

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