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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.33, 3,925.04 and 1,959.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.33, 3,925.04 and 1,959.59 is: 2,703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.33 : 3,925.04 = 1,959.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.33/3,925.04 = 1,959.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.33x = 3,925.04 × 1,959.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.33x = 7,691,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691,469.15/2,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.19

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