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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.89, 4,014.81 and 1,853.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.89, 4,014.81 and 1,853.85 is: 2,779.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.89 : 4,014.81 = 1,853.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.89/4,014.81 = 1,853.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.89x = 4,014.81 × 1,853.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.89x = 7,442,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,855.52/2,677.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.37

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