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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.72, 4,387.73 and 1,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.72, 4,387.73 and 1,853.34 is: 2,556.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.72 : 4,387.73 = 1,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.72/4,387.73 = 1,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.72x = 4,387.73 × 1,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.72x = 8,131,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,955.52/3,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.64

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