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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.28, 3,659.52 and 1,854.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.28, 3,659.52 and 1,854.61 is: 2,558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.28 : 3,659.52 = 1,854.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.28/3,659.52 = 1,854.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.28x = 3,659.52 × 1,854.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.28x = 6,786,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,786,982.39/2,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.92

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