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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.55, 4,388.97 and 1,854.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.55, 4,388.97 and 1,854.31 is: 2,558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.55 : 4,388.97 = 1,854.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.55/4,388.97 = 1,854.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.55x = 4,388.97 × 1,854.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.55x = 8,138,510.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,510.96/3,180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.84

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