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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.95, 4,389.83 and 1,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.95, 4,389.83 and 1,854.44 is: 2,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.95 : 4,389.83 = 1,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.95/4,389.83 = 1,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.95x = 4,389.83 × 1,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.95x = 8,140,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140,676.35/3,180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.20

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