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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.49, 4,292.53 and 1,851.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.49, 4,292.53 and 1,851.62 is: 2,555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.49 : 4,292.53 = 1,851.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.49/4,292.53 = 1,851.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.49x = 4,292.53 × 1,851.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.49x = 7,948,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,948,108.31/3,110.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.26

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