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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.13, 4,729.47 and 1,855.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.13, 4,729.47 and 1,855.25 is: 2,560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.13 : 4,729.47 = 1,855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.13/4,729.47 = 1,855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.13x = 4,729.47 × 1,855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.13x = 8,774,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,774,349.22/3,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.26

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