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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.76, 4,853.58 and 1,850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.76, 4,853.58 and 1,850.02 is: 2,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.76 : 4,853.58 = 1,850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.76/4,853.58 = 1,850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.76x = 4,853.58 × 1,850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.76x = 8,979,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,979,220.07/3,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.43

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