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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.99, 4,184.87 and 1,853.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.99, 4,184.87 and 1,853.01 is: 2,555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.99 : 4,184.87 = 1,853.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.99/4,184.87 = 1,853.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.99x = 4,184.87 × 1,853.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.99x = 7,754,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754,596.69/3,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.91

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