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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.95, 4,191.30 and 1,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.95, 4,191.30 and 1,858.80 is: 2,565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.95 : 4,191.30 = 1,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.95/4,191.30 = 1,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.95x = 4,191.30 × 1,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.95x = 7,790,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,790,788.44/3,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.34

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