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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.43, 4,189.14 and 1,856.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.43, 4,189.14 and 1,856.70 is: 2,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.43 : 4,189.14 = 1,856.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.43/4,189.14 = 1,856.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.43x = 4,189.14 × 1,856.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.43x = 7,777,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777,976.24/3,035.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.40

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