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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.92, 4,023.45 and 1,850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.92, 4,023.45 and 1,850.08 is: 2,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.92 : 4,023.45 = 1,850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.92/4,023.45 = 1,850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.92x = 4,023.45 × 1,850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.92x = 7,443,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,704.38/2,687.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.32

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