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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.94, 4,727.81 and 1,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.94, 4,727.81 and 1,854.04 is: 2,558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.94 : 4,727.81 = 1,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.94/4,727.81 = 1,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.94x = 4,727.81 × 1,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.94x = 8,765,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,765,527.76/3,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.58

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