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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.41, 3,794.83 and 1,854.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.41, 3,794.83 and 1,854.82 is: 2,558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.41 : 3,794.83 = 1,854.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.41/3,794.83 = 1,854.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.41x = 3,794.83 × 1,854.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.41x = 7,038,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038,726.58/2,751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.23

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