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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.58, 4,257.77 and 1,826.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.58, 4,257.77 and 1,826.69 is: 2,520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.58 : 4,257.77 = 1,826.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.58/4,257.77 = 1,826.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.58x = 4,257.77 × 1,826.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.58x = 7,777,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777,618.28/3,085.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.64

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