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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.73, 3,940.85 and 1,808.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.73, 3,940.85 and 1,808.21 is: 2,496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.73 : 3,940.85 = 1,808.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.73/3,940.85 = 1,808.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.73x = 3,940.85 × 1,808.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.73x = 7,125,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125,875.34/2,854.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.16

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