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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.65, 4,385.61 and 1,852.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.65, 4,385.61 and 1,852.07 is: 2,556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.65 : 4,385.61 = 1,852.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.65/4,385.61 = 1,852.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.65x = 4,385.61 × 1,852.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.65x = 8,122,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122,456.71/3,177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.12

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