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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.57, 4,727.27 and 1,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.57, 4,727.27 and 1,853.66 is: 2,558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.57 : 4,727.27 = 1,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.57/4,727.27 = 1,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.57x = 4,727.27 × 1,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.57x = 8,762,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,718.40/3,425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.04

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