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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.76, 4,189.68 and 1,857.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.76, 4,189.68 and 1,857.48 is: 2,563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.76 : 4,189.68 = 1,857.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.76/4,189.68 = 1,857.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.76x = 4,189.68 × 1,857.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.76x = 7,782,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,246.81/3,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.53

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