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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.72, 3,845.96 and 1,906.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.72, 3,845.96 and 1,906.08 is: 2,860.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.72 : 3,845.96 = 1,906.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.72/3,845.96 = 1,906.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.72x = 3,845.96 × 1,906.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.72x = 7,330,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,707.44/2,562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.52

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