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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.75, 4,727.54 and 1,853.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.75, 4,727.54 and 1,853.86 is: 2,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.75 : 4,727.54 = 1,853.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.75/4,727.54 = 1,853.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.75x = 4,727.54 × 1,853.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.75x = 8,764,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,764,164.40/3,425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.32

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