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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.51, 3,954.39 and 1,805.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.51, 3,954.39 and 1,805.59 is: 2,490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.51 : 3,954.39 = 1,805.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.51/3,954.39 = 1,805.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.51x = 3,954.39 × 1,805.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.51x = 7,140,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,007.04/2,866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.84

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