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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.70, 4,189.32 and 1,857.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.70, 4,189.32 and 1,857.42 is: 2,563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.70 : 4,189.32 = 1,857.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.70/4,189.32 = 1,857.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.70x = 4,189.32 × 1,857.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.70x = 7,781,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,781,326.75/3,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.27

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