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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.83, 4,392.02 and 1,856.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.83, 4,392.02 and 1,856.65 is: 2,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.83 : 4,392.02 = 1,856.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.83/4,392.02 = 1,856.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.83x = 4,392.02 × 1,856.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.83x = 8,154,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,412.69/3,182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.00

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