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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.63, 4,104.65 and 1,856.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.63, 4,104.65 and 1,856.03 is: 2,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.63 : 4,104.65 = 1,856.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.63/4,104.65 = 1,856.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.63x = 4,104.65 × 1,856.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.63x = 7,618,337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,618,337.66/2,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.25

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