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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.80, 3,940.14 and 1,847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.80, 3,940.14 and 1,847.76 is: 2,550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.80 : 3,940.14 = 1,847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.80/3,940.14 = 1,847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.80x = 3,940.14 × 1,847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.80x = 7,280,433.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280,433.09/2,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.24

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