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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.04, 4,729.30 and 1,855.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.04, 4,729.30 and 1,855.13 is: 2,560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.04 : 4,729.30 = 1,855.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.04/4,729.30 = 1,855.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.04x = 4,729.30 × 1,855.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.04x = 8,773,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,773,438.02/3,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.06

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