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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.52, 4,185.24 and 1,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.52, 4,185.24 and 1,853.76 is: 2,558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.52 : 4,185.24 = 1,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.52/4,185.24 = 1,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.52x = 4,185.24 × 1,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.52x = 7,758,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,758,430.50/3,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.41

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