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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.94, 4,390.84 and 1,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.94, 4,390.84 and 1,855.48 is: 2,560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.94 : 4,390.84 = 1,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.94/4,390.84 = 1,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.94x = 4,390.84 × 1,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.94x = 8,147,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,147,115.80/3,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.42

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