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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.28, 4,184.46 and 1,853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.28, 4,184.46 and 1,853.16 is: 2,557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.28 : 4,184.46 = 1,853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.28/4,184.46 = 1,853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.28x = 4,184.46 × 1,853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.28x = 7,754,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754,473.89/3,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.31

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