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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.88, 4,183.92 and 1,853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.88, 4,183.92 and 1,853.52 is: 2,556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.88 : 4,183.92 = 1,853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.88/4,183.92 = 1,853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.88x = 4,183.92 × 1,853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.88x = 7,754,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754,979.40/3,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.97

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