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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.80, 4,005.84 and 1,855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.80, 4,005.84 and 1,855.12 is: 2,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.80 : 4,005.84 = 1,855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.80/4,005.84 = 1,855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.80x = 4,005.84 × 1,855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.80x = 7,431,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,313.90/2,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.17

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