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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.77, 4,186.91 and 1,855.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.77, 4,186.91 and 1,855.62 is: 2,560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.77 : 4,186.91 = 1,855.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.77/4,186.91 = 1,855.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.77x = 4,186.91 × 1,855.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.77x = 7,769,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769,304.66/3,033.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.94

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