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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.78, 4,214.82 and 1,859.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.78, 4,214.82 and 1,859.76 is: 2,566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.78 : 4,214.82 = 1,859.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.78/4,214.82 = 1,859.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.78x = 4,214.82 × 1,859.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.78x = 7,838,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838,553.64/3,054.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.00

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