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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.52, 3,955.55 and 1,803.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.52, 3,955.55 and 1,803.93 is: 2,489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.52 : 3,955.55 = 1,803.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.52/3,955.55 = 1,803.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.52x = 3,955.55 × 1,803.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.52x = 7,135,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,526.29/2,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.27

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