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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.59, 4,758.20 and 1,856.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.59, 4,758.20 and 1,856.45 is: 2,785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.59 : 4,758.20 = 1,856.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.59/4,758.20 = 1,856.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.59x = 4,758.20 × 1,856.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.59x = 8,833,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,833,360.39/3,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.15

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