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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.21, 4,729.56 and 1,855.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.21, 4,729.56 and 1,855.31 is: 2,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.21 : 4,729.56 = 1,855.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.21/4,729.56 = 1,855.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.21x = 4,729.56 × 1,855.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.21x = 8,774,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,774,769.36/3,427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.32

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