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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.55, 4,727.28 and 1,853.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.55, 4,727.28 and 1,853.65 is: 2,558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.55 : 4,727.28 = 1,853.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.55/4,727.28 = 1,853.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.55x = 4,727.28 × 1,853.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.55x = 8,762,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,711.71/3,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.04

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