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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.63, 4,727.40 and 1,853.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.63, 4,727.40 and 1,853.75 is: 2,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.63 : 4,727.40 = 1,853.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.63/4,727.40 = 1,853.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.63x = 4,727.40 × 1,853.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.63x = 8,763,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,763,422.62/3,425.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.20

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