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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.89, 4,727.74 and 1,853.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.89, 4,727.74 and 1,853.99 is: 2,558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.89 : 4,727.74 = 1,853.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.89/4,727.74 = 1,853.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.89x = 4,727.74 × 1,853.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.89x = 8,765,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,765,182.68/3,425.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.51

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