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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.65, 4,730.11 and 1,855.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.65, 4,730.11 and 1,855.73 is: 2,560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.65 : 4,730.11 = 1,855.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.65/4,730.11 = 1,855.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.65x = 4,730.11 × 1,855.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.65x = 8,777,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777,814.22/3,427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.88

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