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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.44, 4,347.16 and 1,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.44, 4,347.16 and 1,855.44 is: 2,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.44 : 4,347.16 = 1,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.44/4,347.16 = 1,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.44x = 4,347.16 × 1,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.44x = 8,065,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,065,894.55/2,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.65

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