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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.50, 4,005.54 and 1,855.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.50, 4,005.54 and 1,855.26 is: 2,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.50 : 4,005.54 = 1,855.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.50/4,005.54 = 1,855.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.50x = 4,005.54 × 1,855.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.50x = 7,431,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,318.14/2,902.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.32

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