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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.84, 4,186.54 and 1,855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.84, 4,186.54 and 1,855.02 is: 2,559.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.84 : 4,186.54 = 1,855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.84/4,186.54 = 1,855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.84x = 4,186.54 × 1,855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.84x = 7,766,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,766,115.43/3,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.83

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