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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.95, 4,187.16 and 1,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.95, 4,187.16 and 1,855.80 is: 2,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.95 : 4,187.16 = 1,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.95/4,187.16 = 1,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.95x = 4,187.16 × 1,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.95x = 7,770,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770,531.53/3,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.20

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