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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.98, 4,388.19 and 1,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.98, 4,388.19 and 1,854.20 is: 2,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.98 : 4,388.19 = 1,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.98/4,388.19 = 1,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.98x = 4,388.19 × 1,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.98x = 8,136,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,136,559.96/3,180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.88

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