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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.59, 4,186.76 and 1,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.59, 4,186.76 and 1,855.04 is: 2,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.59 : 4,186.76 = 1,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.59/4,186.76 = 1,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.59x = 4,186.76 × 1,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.59x = 7,766,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,766,577.06/3,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.20

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