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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.52, 3,932.70 and 1,856.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.52, 3,932.70 and 1,856.03 is: 2,559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.52 : 3,932.70 = 1,856.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.52/3,932.70 = 1,856.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.52x = 3,932.70 × 1,856.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.52x = 7,299,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299,209.18/2,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.76

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