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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.76, 3,931.30 and 1,855.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.76, 3,931.30 and 1,855.73 is: 2,560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.76 : 3,931.30 = 1,855.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.76/3,931.30 = 1,855.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.76x = 3,931.30 × 1,855.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.76x = 7,295,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,295,431.35/2,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.91

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