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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.44, 3,930.88 and 1,854.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.44, 3,930.88 and 1,854.36 is: 2,558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.44 : 3,930.88 = 1,854.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.44/3,930.88 = 1,854.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.44x = 3,930.88 × 1,854.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.44x = 7,289,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,237.71/2,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.13

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