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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.73, 4,727.49 and 1,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.73, 4,727.49 and 1,853.82 is: 2,558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.73 : 4,727.49 = 1,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.73/4,727.49 = 1,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.73x = 4,727.49 × 1,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.73x = 8,763,915.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,763,915.51/3,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.26

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