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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.98, 3,931.25 and 1,854.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.98, 3,931.25 and 1,854.41 is: 2,557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.98 : 3,931.25 = 1,854.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.98/3,931.25 = 1,854.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.98x = 3,931.25 × 1,854.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.98x = 7,290,163.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,163.78/2,850.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.07

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