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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.03, 4,726.54 and 1,853.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.03, 4,726.54 and 1,853.13 is: 2,557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.03 : 4,726.54 = 1,853.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.03/4,726.54 = 1,853.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.03x = 4,726.54 × 1,853.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.03x = 8,758,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758,876.39/3,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.31

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