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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.54, 4,213.86 and 1,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.54, 4,213.86 and 1,858.88 is: 2,565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.54 : 4,213.86 = 1,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.54/4,213.86 = 1,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.54x = 4,213.86 × 1,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.54x = 7,833,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,833,060.08/3,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.24

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