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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.95, 3,923.80 and 1,850.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.95, 3,923.80 and 1,850.54 is: 2,552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.95 : 3,923.80 = 1,850.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.95/3,923.80 = 1,850.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.95x = 3,923.80 × 1,850.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.95x = 7,261,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,152.60/2,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.30

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