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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.93, 4,539.51 and 1,855.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.93, 4,539.51 and 1,855.27 is: 2,786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.93 : 4,539.51 = 1,855.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.93/4,539.51 = 1,855.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.93x = 4,539.51 × 1,855.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.93x = 8,422,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,022.39/3,022.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.04

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