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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.83, 4,413.29 and 1,853.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.83, 4,413.29 and 1,853.94 is: 2,558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.83 : 4,413.29 = 1,853.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.83/4,413.29 = 1,853.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.83x = 4,413.29 × 1,853.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.83x = 8,181,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181,957.32/3,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.60

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