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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.49, 3,864.86 and 1,854.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.49, 3,864.86 and 1,854.65 is: 2,559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.49 : 3,864.86 = 1,854.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.49/3,864.86 = 1,854.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.49x = 3,864.86 × 1,854.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.49x = 7,167,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,934.00/2,800.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.53

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