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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.62, 3,985.49 and 1,839.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.62, 3,985.49 and 1,839.61 is: 2,760.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.62 : 3,985.49 = 1,839.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.62/3,985.49 = 1,839.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.62x = 3,985.49 × 1,839.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.62x = 7,331,747.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,331,747.26/2,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.84

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