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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.06, 4,726.60 and 1,853.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.06, 4,726.60 and 1,853.17 is: 2,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.06 : 4,726.60 = 1,853.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.06/4,726.60 = 1,853.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.06x = 4,726.60 × 1,853.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.06x = 8,759,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759,176.87/3,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.38

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