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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.76, 4,407.84 and 1,850.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.76, 4,407.84 and 1,850.28 is: 2,552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.76 : 4,407.84 = 1,850.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.76/4,407.84 = 1,850.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.76x = 4,407.84 × 1,850.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.76x = 8,155,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155,738.20/3,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.85

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