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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.78, 4,430.18 and 1,855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.78, 4,430.18 and 1,855.86 is: 2,784.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.78 : 4,430.18 = 1,855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.78/4,430.18 = 1,855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.78x = 4,430.18 × 1,855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.78x = 8,221,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221,784.58/2,952.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.42

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