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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.74, 3,885.84 and 1,851.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.74, 3,885.84 and 1,851.18 is: 2,774.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.74 : 3,885.84 = 1,851.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.74/3,885.84 = 1,851.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.74x = 3,885.84 × 1,851.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.74x = 7,193,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,389.29/2,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.44

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