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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.09, 4,726.58 and 1,853.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.09, 4,726.58 and 1,853.15 is: 2,557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.09 : 4,726.58 = 1,853.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.09/4,726.58 = 1,853.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.09x = 4,726.58 × 1,853.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.09x = 8,759,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759,028.83/3,425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.32

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