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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.21, 4,388.79 and 1,853.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.21, 4,388.79 and 1,853.70 is: 2,558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.21 : 4,388.79 = 1,853.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.21/4,388.79 = 1,853.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.21x = 4,388.79 × 1,853.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.21x = 8,135,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135,500.02/3,180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.16

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