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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.62, 4,188.76 and 1,855.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.62, 4,188.76 and 1,855.66 is: 2,561.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.62 : 4,188.76 = 1,855.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.62/4,188.76 = 1,855.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.62x = 4,188.76 × 1,855.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.62x = 7,772,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,914.38/3,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.41

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