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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.41, 4,390.59 and 1,855.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.41, 4,390.59 and 1,855.63 is: 2,560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.41 : 4,390.59 = 1,855.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.41/4,390.59 = 1,855.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.41x = 4,390.59 × 1,855.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.41x = 8,147,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,147,310.52/3,182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.11

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