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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.77, 4,727.57 and 1,853.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.77, 4,727.57 and 1,853.87 is: 2,558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.77 : 4,727.57 = 1,853.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.77/4,727.57 = 1,853.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.77x = 4,727.57 × 1,853.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.77x = 8,764,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,764,267.29/3,425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.33

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