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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.94, 3,841.04 and 1,872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.94, 3,841.04 and 1,872.44 is: 2,802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.94 : 3,841.04 = 1,872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.94/3,841.04 = 1,872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.94x = 3,841.04 × 1,872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.94x = 7,192,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,192,116.94/2,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.92

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