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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.67, 4,727.41 and 1,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.67, 4,727.41 and 1,853.76 is: 2,558.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.67 : 4,727.41 = 1,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.67/4,727.41 = 1,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.67x = 4,727.41 × 1,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.67x = 8,763,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,763,496.65/3,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.18

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