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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.32, 4,726.94 and 1,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.32, 4,726.94 and 1,853.41 is: 2,557.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.32 : 4,726.94 = 1,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.32/4,726.94 = 1,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.32x = 4,726.94 × 1,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.32x = 8,760,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,962.50/3,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.71

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