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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.04, 4,390.80 and 1,855.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.04, 4,390.80 and 1,855.98 is: 2,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.04 : 4,390.80 = 1,855.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.04/4,390.80 = 1,855.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.04x = 4,390.80 × 1,855.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.04x = 8,149,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,149,236.98/3,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.01

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