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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.12, 3,932.52 and 1,856.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.12, 3,932.52 and 1,856.88 is: 2,562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.12 : 3,932.52 = 1,856.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.12/3,932.52 = 1,856.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.12x = 3,932.52 × 1,856.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.12x = 7,302,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,217.74/2,849.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.97

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