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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.36, 4,186.83 and 1,855.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.36, 4,186.83 and 1,855.42 is: 2,560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.36 : 4,186.83 = 1,855.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.36/4,186.83 = 1,855.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.36x = 4,186.83 × 1,855.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.36x = 7,768,340.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768,340.31/3,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.97

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