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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.25, 4,388.48 and 1,854.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.25, 4,388.48 and 1,854.08 is: 2,558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.25 : 4,388.48 = 1,854.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.25/4,388.48 = 1,854.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.25x = 4,388.48 × 1,854.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.25x = 8,136,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,136,597.54/3,180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.47

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