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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.52, 4,186.62 and 1,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.52, 4,186.62 and 1,854.76 is: 2,559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.52 : 4,186.62 = 1,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.52/4,186.62 = 1,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.52x = 4,186.62 × 1,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.52x = 7,765,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,765,175.31/3,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.79

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