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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.52, 4,279.80 and 1,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.52, 4,279.80 and 1,858.52 is: 2,565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.52 : 4,279.80 = 1,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.52/4,279.80 = 1,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.52x = 4,279.80 × 1,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.52x = 7,954,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,093.90/3,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.41

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