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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.83, 4,396.96 and 1,859.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.83, 4,396.96 and 1,859.53 is: 2,566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.83 : 4,396.96 = 1,859.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.83/4,396.96 = 1,859.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.83x = 4,396.96 × 1,859.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.83x = 8,176,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176,279.03/3,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.45

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