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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.11, 4,388.72 and 1,853.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.11, 4,388.72 and 1,853.73 is: 2,558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.11 : 4,388.72 = 1,853.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.11/4,388.72 = 1,853.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.11x = 4,388.72 × 1,853.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.11x = 8,135,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135,492.66/3,180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.25

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