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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.58, 4,189.52 and 1,857.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.58, 4,189.52 and 1,857.04 is: 2,562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.58 : 4,189.52 = 1,857.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.58/4,189.52 = 1,857.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.58x = 4,189.52 × 1,857.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.58x = 7,780,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,106.22/3,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.97

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