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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.77, 4,395.48 and 1,859.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.77, 4,395.48 and 1,859.25 is: 2,566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.77 : 4,395.48 = 1,859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.77/4,395.48 = 1,859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.77x = 4,395.48 × 1,859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.77x = 8,172,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,296.19/3,184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.06

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