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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.84, 4,205.52 and 1,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.84, 4,205.52 and 1,853.28 is: 2,556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.84 : 4,205.52 = 1,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.84/4,205.52 = 1,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.84x = 4,205.52 × 1,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.84x = 7,794,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794,006.11/3,048.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.38

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