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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.92, 4,186.52 and 1,854.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.92, 4,186.52 and 1,854.10 is: 2,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.92 : 4,186.52 = 1,854.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.92/4,186.52 = 1,854.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.92x = 4,186.52 × 1,854.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.92x = 7,762,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762,226.73/3,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.32

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