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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.96, 4,185.92 and 1,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.96, 4,185.92 and 1,853.76 is: 2,557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.96 : 4,185.92 = 1,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.96/4,185.92 = 1,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.96x = 4,185.92 × 1,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.96x = 7,759,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759,691.06/3,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.61

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