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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.63, 4,293.59 and 1,852.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.63, 4,293.59 and 1,852.56 is: 2,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.63 : 4,293.59 = 1,852.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.63/4,293.59 = 1,852.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.63x = 4,293.59 × 1,852.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.63x = 7,954,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,123.83/3,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.08

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