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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.69, 4,387.31 and 1,852.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.69, 4,387.31 and 1,852.59 is: 2,556.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.69 : 4,387.31 = 1,852.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.69/4,387.31 = 1,852.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.69x = 4,387.31 × 1,852.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.69x = 8,127,886.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,127,886.63/3,178.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.99

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