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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.96, 4,858.39 and 1,853.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.96, 4,858.39 and 1,853.22 is: 2,777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.96 : 4,858.39 = 1,853.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.96/4,858.39 = 1,853.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.96x = 4,858.39 × 1,853.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.96x = 9,003,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003,648.30/3,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.22

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