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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.94, 3,940.08 and 1,793.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.94, 3,940.08 and 1,793.27 is: 2,474.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.94 : 3,940.08 = 1,793.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.94/3,940.08 = 1,793.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.94x = 3,940.08 × 1,793.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.94x = 7,065,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,065,607.56/2,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.00

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