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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.78, 4,663.34 and 1,857.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.78, 4,663.34 and 1,857.78 is: 2,790.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.78 : 4,663.34 = 1,857.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.78/4,663.34 = 1,857.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.78x = 4,663.34 × 1,857.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.78x = 8,663,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663,450.50/3,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.36

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