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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.35, 4,391.01 and 1,855.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.35, 4,391.01 and 1,855.29 is: 2,560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.35 : 4,391.01 = 1,855.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.35/4,391.01 = 1,855.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.35x = 4,391.01 × 1,855.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.35x = 8,146,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,596.94/3,181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.74

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