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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.46, 4,415.27 and 1,855.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.46, 4,415.27 and 1,855.34 is: 2,560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.46 : 4,415.27 = 1,855.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.46/4,415.27 = 1,855.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.46x = 4,415.27 × 1,855.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.46x = 8,191,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191,804.97/3,199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.37

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