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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.27, 4,212.77 and 1,858.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.27, 4,212.77 and 1,858.25 is: 2,563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.27 : 4,212.77 = 1,858.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.27/4,212.77 = 1,858.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.27x = 4,212.77 × 1,858.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.27x = 7,828,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,349.50/3,053.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.93

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