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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.46, 3,847.89 and 1,908.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.46, 3,847.89 and 1,908.15 is: 2,862.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.46 : 3,847.89 = 1,908.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.46/3,847.89 = 1,908.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.46x = 3,847.89 × 1,908.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.46x = 7,342,351.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,351.30/2,565.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.00

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