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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.98, 4,189.26 and 1,857.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.98, 4,189.26 and 1,857.46 is: 2,563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.98 : 4,189.26 = 1,857.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.98/4,189.26 = 1,857.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.98x = 4,189.26 × 1,857.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.98x = 7,781,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,781,382.88/3,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.05

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