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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.92, 4,003.88 and 1,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.92, 4,003.88 and 1,852.80 is: 2,557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.92 : 4,003.88 = 1,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.92/4,003.88 = 1,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.92x = 4,003.88 × 1,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.92x = 7,418,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,418,388.86/2,900.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.25

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