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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.78, 4,301.03 and 1,858.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.78, 4,301.03 and 1,858.43 is: 2,563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.78 : 4,301.03 = 1,858.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.78/4,301.03 = 1,858.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.78x = 4,301.03 × 1,858.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.78x = 7,993,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,993,163.18/3,117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.74

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