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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.66, 4,410.56 and 1,851.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.66, 4,410.56 and 1,851.31 is: 2,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.66 : 4,410.56 = 1,851.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.66/4,410.56 = 1,851.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.66x = 4,410.56 × 1,851.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.66x = 8,165,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,313.83/3,195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.13

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