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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.88, 4,726.41 and 1,851.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.88, 4,726.41 and 1,851.46 is: 2,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.88 : 4,726.41 = 1,851.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.88/4,726.41 = 1,851.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.88x = 4,726.41 × 1,851.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.88x = 8,750,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,750,759.06/3,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.24

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