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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.94, 3,864.12 and 1,854.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.94, 3,864.12 and 1,854.10 is: 2,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.94 : 3,864.12 = 1,854.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.94/3,864.12 = 1,854.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.94x = 3,864.12 × 1,854.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.94x = 7,164,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164,464.89/2,799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.79

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