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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.87, 4,027.31 and 1,855.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.87, 4,027.31 and 1,855.42 is: 2,560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.87 : 4,027.31 = 1,855.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.87/4,027.31 = 1,855.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.87x = 4,027.31 × 1,855.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.87x = 7,472,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,351.52/2,917.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.89

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