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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.06, 4,184.32 and 1,853.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.06, 4,184.32 and 1,853.78 is: 2,558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.06 : 4,184.32 = 1,853.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.06/4,184.32 = 1,853.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.06x = 4,184.32 × 1,853.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.06x = 7,756,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,814.56/3,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.26

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