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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.20, 4,388.80 and 1,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.20, 4,388.80 and 1,853.68 is: 2,558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.20 : 4,388.80 = 1,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.20/4,388.80 = 1,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.20x = 4,388.80 × 1,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.20x = 8,135,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135,430.78/3,180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.15

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