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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.52, 3,939.12 and 1,805.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.52, 3,939.12 and 1,805.76 is: 2,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.52 : 3,939.12 = 1,805.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.52/3,939.12 = 1,805.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.52x = 3,939.12 × 1,805.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.52x = 7,113,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,113,105.33/2,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.00

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