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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.00, 4,726.47 and 1,853.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.00, 4,726.47 and 1,853.09 is: 2,557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.00 : 4,726.47 = 1,853.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.00/4,726.47 = 1,853.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.00x = 4,726.47 × 1,853.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.00x = 8,758,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758,550.66/3,425.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.24

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