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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.97, 4,543.62 and 1,859.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.97, 4,543.62 and 1,859.55 is: 2,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.97 : 4,543.62 = 1,859.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.97/4,543.62 = 1,859.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.97x = 4,543.62 × 1,859.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.97x = 8,449,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449,080.72/3,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.75

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