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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.79, 4,293.77 and 1,853.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.79, 4,293.77 and 1,853.02 is: 2,556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.79 : 4,293.77 = 1,853.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.79/4,293.77 = 1,853.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.79x = 4,293.77 × 1,853.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.79x = 7,956,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,956,421.69/3,112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.04

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