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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.37, 4,391.72 and 1,856.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.37, 4,391.72 and 1,856.21 is: 2,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.37 : 4,391.72 = 1,856.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.37/4,391.72 = 1,856.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.37x = 4,391.72 × 1,856.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.37x = 8,151,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,151,923.34/3,182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.59

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