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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.64, 4,076.84 and 1,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.64, 4,076.84 and 1,850 is: 2,552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.64 : 4,076.84 = 1,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.64/4,076.84 = 1,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.64x = 4,076.84 × 1,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.64x = 7,542,154
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,154/2,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.65

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