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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.30, 4,726.91 and 1,853.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.30, 4,726.91 and 1,853.39 is: 2,557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.30 : 4,726.91 = 1,853.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.30/4,726.91 = 1,853.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.30x = 4,726.91 × 1,853.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.30x = 8,760,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,824.18/3,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.68

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