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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.82, 3,925.73 and 1,960.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.82, 3,925.73 and 1,960.09 is: 2,703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.82 : 3,925.73 = 1,960.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.82/3,925.73 = 1,960.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.82x = 3,925.73 × 1,960.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.82x = 7,694,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,784.12/2,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.89

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